Aquatic Specialist & Swim Instructor

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Collaborates with the Department Director to promote healthy living, social responsibility and youth development. Serves as a role model for other staff and participants. 
• Collaborates with the Department Director in creating and leading staff in executing campaigns, programs and/or curriculum for the advancement of the Y while ensuring safety, licensing standards and the Y's reputation while providing the highest level of customer service. 
• Partners with the Department Director in leading staff and/or volunteers in providing quality, safe programming including ongoing surveillance, compliance with health and safety regulations including rescue equipment safety, and meeting the standard of care.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with staff, participants, and community partners and connects them to the Y. 
• Assists the Department Director to ensure operations are safe and clean at all times. 
• Assists the Department Director with staff recruitment, communication, development, and management.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Performs other tasks and projects as assigned.

• 5-7 years of experience in related field.
• CPR and First Aid certification required within 60 days of hire.
• Team player, with superb interpersonal skills. An ability to work with co-workers and the public in a positive and friendly manner and resolve conflicts as needed.
• Self-starter with the ability to multitask, work independently, and adapt to changing circumstances in a fast-paced environment.
• General computer skills with the ability to effectively learn and use new software.
• 21+ years old.
• Swim Instructor and Lifeguard Certifications; Life Guard Instructor/Certified Pool Operator preferred.

Physical Requirements: 
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by the 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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, bend, and swim.
• The employee is also required to use hands and fingers to operate a standard computer keyboard or tablet; use a computer, mouse, printer and copier; operate or move program equipment; and speak and hear using a telephone. 
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. 
• The employee will lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.

Work Environment: 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed at a community campus that serves all people.
• Work is occasionally stressful and requires ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and successfully cope with the pressures which are related to the position.
• The campus facility is open early mornings, evenings and weekends and the job may require attendance outside of regular business hours (9am – 5pm).
• The noise level can be all volumes.

Mission Advancement: Embraces, incorporates and promotes the Y’s values into all aspects of job responsibilities by serving others and fulfilling community needs. Builds effective, supportive working relationships with peers, volunteers, and community members to promote volunteerism and fundraising efforts. 

Collaboration: Advocates for and institutionalizes inclusion and diversity throughout the organization. Collaborates with people from all different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions and seeks to understand other viewpoints through active listening. Communicates effectively across the organization and actively participates in meetings. Constructively influences peers, volunteers, and community members in developing optimal solutions. 

Operational Effectiveness: Leads staff in improving program operations under the direction of the Director. Demonstrates sound judgment through critical thinking, inquisitive learning, and fact-based reasoning. Identifies and recommends new approaches that foster an environment of continual improvement. Proactively establishes goals, tracks achievements, and constructively challenges to ensure solutions are optimal and pragmatic. Does not compromise ethics; reports all financial irregularities immediately. Conforms with the Employee Handbook and all other applicable policies and procedures, including preserving the confidentiality of member, co-worker, and internal Y information. Provides the highest level of customer service possible. Completes work on time with minimal errors. 

Communication: Communicates in an open, respectful, and honest manner with everyone, inside and outside the Y while maintaining confidentiality; possesses oral, auditory, and written communication skills appropriate for interacting with all ages. Communicates proactively with coworkers regarding workflow, problems, and suggestions. 

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development through learning to enhance skills and job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities to lead projects that enhance team performance. Self reflects and accurately assesses strengths, limitations and their impact on relationships. 

Education: Maintains current certifications and all professional education requirements.

Professionalism: Presents self in a professional and neat manner as appropriate to the position. Maintains personal appearance and hygiene.

American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED

YSL preferred

Y Group Exercise Instructor preferred