Lifeguard Manager

POSITION DESCRIPTION

REPORTS TO:

Chief Operating Officer STATUS:

Full-Time, Exempt

PAY RANGE

$50,000 salary

POSITION SUMMARY

The Lifeguard Manager's primary responsibility is to ensure the safety of all aquatics participants in and around the pool area, maintain a safe pool environment, provide lifeguard and safety training, and assist with scheduling and managing lifeguards. Your leadership will help foster a welcoming atmosphere where guests can enjoy recreational swimming, swim lessons, and special events while feeling confident in their safety and experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Hires, trains, schedules and supervises lifeguard staff that will create a high quality and safe environment. 2. Responsible for the overall safety of all individuals that enter the aquatics area. Able to respond to safety and emergency situations in an effective, efficient manner. 3. Conducts mandatory in-service trainings and lifeguard certifications. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete. 4. Enforces YMCA safety standards, policies, and state/local health regulations. 5. Responds immediately to accidents, performs rescues, and complete necessary reports. 6. Promotes a positive member and program participant experience by fostering a welcoming environment that emphasizes customer service and safety standards. 7. Monitors pool chemistry, maintains equipment and inspects for hazards. 8. Coordinates with facility team as needed for repairs and maintenance to keep facilities in top condition. 9. Ensures a clean and safe environment. 10. Responds to member and community inquiries and comments in a professional, timely manner. 11. Other duties as assigned.

YMCA CORE VALUES

Caring:

Demonstrates a sincere concern for others, for their needs and well-being. Shows compassion, forgiveness, generosity and kindness.

Honesty:

Tells the truth, demonstrates reliability and trustworthiness through actions that are in keeping with stated positions and beliefs. A person of integrity and fairness.

Respect:

Treats others as they would like to be treated. Values the worth of every individual, including themselves. Shows acceptance, empathy, self-respect and tolerance.

Responsibility:

Does what is right. Accountable for choices of behavior, actions and promises. Shows commitment, courage, good health, service, professionalism and citizenship.

YMCA COMPETENCIES

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Mission Advancement:

Models the Y's values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.

Collaboration:

Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience.

Operational Effectiveness:

Assists in the development of plans and manages best practices through engagement of teams. Holds themselves accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth:

Shares new insights. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology. Continually strives for improvement and the pursuit of personal/professional development.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must be 21+ years of age. 2. 3+ years of experience in supervisory role in aquatics, preferred. 3.

Certification requirements include:

Lifeguarding Instructor (LGI) certification, Red Cross Lifeguard certification, CPR/AED for the professional rescuer or CPR/AED for lifeguards, First Aid, AED 4. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, scan pool areas, and pass water tests. 5. Capable of performing rescues and strenuous physical tasks. 6. Excellent personal computer skills and experience with standard business software. 7. Must have good interpersonal and communications skills, including the ability to make presentations. 8. Strong oral and written skills with strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects. 9. Must possess the ability to handle stressful situations in a calm, professional manner and exhibit good judgment. 10. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments. 11. MUST be able to work a varied schedule that includes early mornings, evenings and weekends.

Pay:

$50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person