Aquatics Director

Manual Labor Putnam, CT, US 11 days ago Requisition ID: 4334 Salary: $55,000.00 Annually YMCA of Greater hartford Job Description Job Title: Aquatics Director FLSA Status: Exempt Job Grade: Primary Department: Aquatics Reports to: Executive Director POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the branch and association leadership, the Aquatics Director will uphold the rules and the guidelines of the pool to ensure the safest environment for all members. This position will help oversee all part‑time staff, lifeguards, swim instructors and assist in daily scheduling, staff trainings, teaching swimming lessons and/or lifeguarding. Help oversee daily aquatic programming staffing, membership and safety for the aquatic center. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To ensure the safety of every individual at the YMCA, both in and around the pool as well as the rest of the facility. To enforce regulations pertaining to showers, food and drink, conduct. To help in maintaining the premises in a clean and sanitary condition. To maintain accurate records as required by the CT Health Department Sanitary Code. Be acquainted with other available facilities and activities. To learn and review all emergency procedures. To attend all staff meetings and in‑services as required. To report 15 minutes prior to scheduled hours in proper uniform (whistle, trunks and provided lifeguard shirt for men and one‑piece suit and provided lifeguard shirt for women). To secure a substitute lifeguard when unable to fulfill assigned duties and notify supervisor of changes. To maintain all certifications required by the YMCA of Greater Hartford. All other duties as assigned by supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS: Must be 21 years of age or older. Must have current YMCA Life guarding or Red Cross Life guarding. At least 2 years of experience teaching children and adults swimming lessons. Must have CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification, AED, and Oxygen Administration. Must have Basic First Aid certification. In addition to the above requirements, it is expected that the Aquatics Coordinator will bring to his/her position maturity, responsibility, positive values and sincere interest in working with people. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time. Must be able to lift and/or assist children up to 30 pounds in weight. Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr