Aquatics Associate

LIKE BEING IN THE WATER?
MAKE A SPLASH WITH A JOB AT THE Y!

Now Hiring Aquatics Associates at the Carl's Family YMCA

YMCA Employee Benefits

• FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs
• Flexible Scheduling
• Family-friendly Work Environment
• Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan

General Function

The Aquatics Associate is responsible for lifeguarding and swim instruction, as well as for promoting safety in our branches by providing CPR and First Aid training to all staff, as required.

Education/Experience/Training/Certifications

• At minimum, high school level education (over 18+ years of age)
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification and Emergency Oxygen Certification. American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification preferred, not required.
• Two years of experience lifeguarding and teaching swim lessons preferred, not required.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains active surveillance of the pool area including utilizing “the effective 10/20 scanning strategy”, ensuring that the pool is never left unattended. Ensures that fellow staff is following proper guidelines and correct them when needed.
• Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area. Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA, American Red Cross, Model Aquatic Health Code and/or the State of Michigan Health Department code.
• Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; help them connect with each other and the YMCA. Inform parents if any difficulties arise and keep them informed of student’s accomplishments. Encourage parent involvement and identify potential volunteers.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Abilities & Skills

• Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.
• Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child.
• Ability to hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility. Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.

For more opportunities to join our team, please visit the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit's career page (ymcadetroit.org/careers).