Summer Camp Pool Coordinator- All Y Centers (Memphis & Olive Branch)

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Summer Camp Pool Coordinator- All Y Centers (Memphis & Olive Branch)

Memphis, TN

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Job Type

Part-time

Description

YMCA OF MEMPHIS AND THE MIDSOUTH POOL COORDINATOR

Purpose Of Position

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Pool Coordinator is responsible for providing support/aide in the supervision of a group of children in a seasonal day camp aquatic setting. Provides a quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Essential Functions

• Aides in supervision of a group of children in a summer day camp aquatic environment.
• Tracks and records all conducted swim tests and maintains weekly records
• Greet summer camp busses and assist with loading/unloading campers, lifejackets, wristbands
• Provide additional supervision from the pool deck
• Implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values.
• Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.
• Attends staff meetings and training.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, risk management and emergencies.
• Maintains positive relations with parents and other staff. Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions.
• Conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pool facilities including checking of hazards around pool deck and entrances, lifejackets, aquatic equipment, camper gear etc
• All other duties as assigned
  
  

Ymca Leadership Competencies

Mission Advancement: Reinforces the Y’s values within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the Y’s efforts for all stakeholders.

Collaboration: Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the Y. Serves as a community leader building collaborations based on trust and credibility to advance the Y’s mission and goals. Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals. Provides tools and resources for the development of others.

Operational Effectiveness: Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves staff at all levels in the development of programs and activities. Ensures execution of plans. Institutes sound accounting procedures and financial controls. Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement.

Personal Growth: Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches. Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change. 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.

Behavioral Characteristics: Welcoming, Nurturing, Determined, Hopeful, and Genuine.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 18 years of age or older
• High school Student or Graduate/Equivalent
• Previous experience working with children preferably in a day camp or aquatic setting
• Experience preferred in one or more of the following areas: aquatics, childcare
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire date.
• Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.
• Ability to attend mandatory summer day camp and/or pool coordinator trainings
  
  

Work Schedule

Flexible work schedule required. Work schedules may vary per the needs of specific summer camp aquatic sites.

Work Environment And Physical Demands

• Climbing, sitting, standing, pushing, walking, kneeling, and stooping
• Exposure to the outdoor elements
• Exposure to electrical/mechanical mechanisms
• Exposure to some chemical elements
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  
  

The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South aims to provide quality and safe youth programs for all. We are committed to making a continuous effort to prevent the abuse of children: verbally, physically, emotionally and sexually. All allegations or suspicions of child abuse are taken seriously and will be reported to the State for investigation with full cooperation from the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South

Salary Description

$12.00-$13.50

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