Lifeguard Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Develops, organizes and implements high quality, member-focused YMCA aquatic programs.

OUR CULTURE: 
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.  We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1.   Maintains active surveillance of the pool area. 

2.   Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, and procedures. Completes related reports as required.

3.  Maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, participants and other staff.

4.  Supports YMCA healthy eating and physical activities standards through coaching, mentoring, and monitoring menu quality

5.  Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area. Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state Health Department code.

6.  Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.

7.  Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving.

8.  Performs chemical testing when not guarding, as required, and takes appropriate action.

9.  Attends all staff meetings and in-service training.

10. Performs other duties as assigned.

11. Assists to create staff schedules.

12. Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events.

13. Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Reports all member and community inquiries and complaints to Aquatics Director.

14. Performs other duties as assigned.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

•      Must have at least one year of lifeguarding experience.
•      Must be at least 18 years old.
•      CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen and current YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent within 30 days of hire. 
•      Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
•      Completes Praesidium within 7 days of hire date.
•      Previous experience with diverse populations preferred.           
•      Understands the YMCA is a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

·   Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.

·   Must be able to lift and/or assist children up to 50 pounds in weight.

·   Must be able to lift and carry supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.

·   Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.

·    Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.

·    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.

·     Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child.

·     Physically perform all skills required of a lifeguard.

·     Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water.

·     Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child.

·     Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.