Lead Aquatics Specialist - Grand Rapids, United States - Young Mens Christian Association

Young Mens Christian Association

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Grand Rapids, United States

22 hours ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

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This position is for our David D. Hunting YMCA in Grand Rapids.

OUR CULTURE:

Guiding Principles describe our behaviors to support our organization's work throughout its life in all circumstances, irrespective of changes in goals, strategies, and leadership.

Our Guiding Principles are as follows:

We
CULTIVATE-We grow staff and volunteer leaders who will be stewards of the Y mission, resources, and opportunities. We
OWN-We think long-term and act on behalf of the organization, beyond our own team. We
WELCOME-We are inclusive of all people and all communities. We
SERVE-We provide timely and excellent service to members, volunteers, community, and each other. We
LEARN-We are never done learning and always seek to improve. We are curious about new possibilities and act to explore them. We
UNITE-We work together to achieve big goals and speak as one voice. We
RESPECT-We treat others with kindness and speak positively about other people in all situations. We
PLAY-We celebrate, appreciate, and have fun

The YMCA of Great Grand Rapids utilizes a Membership By Design framework, which is a member involvement and community building model for YMCAs across the country.

All staff members—front-line, management, full
- and part-time—and volunteers have a role to play in member engagement.

These responsibilities can be broken into six steps:

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Enrollment:

Staff and volunteers encourage potential members to enroll in programs and activities that meet their needs.
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Satisfaction:

Staff and volunteers ask members continually about their satisfaction with a program or activity, track responses, listen to suggestions, and respond promptly in a manner consistent with the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

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Relationship Building:

Staff and volunteers are open, friendly, and approachable to all YMCA members and participants. Staff and volunteers initiate interaction with and between members.
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Education and Conversion:

Staff and volunteers know about and share their knowledge of the YMCA, its programs, its policies, its mission, its values, and how it benefits members and the community.

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Volunteerism and Leadership:

Staff and volunteers create opportunities for members to volunteer in their areas of interest, and they ask members to do so whenever appropriate.

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Ownership:

Staff and volunteers encourage members to "own" the YMCA, using words such as "we," "us," and "our association" (and actions that match those words) to include members as well as staff and volunteers.

***:The Lead Aquatics Specialist is responsible for supervising the aquatic facility and/or aquatic activities to secure the safety of participants. The Lead Aquatics Specialist will ensure a safe, fun area for children and adults to interact and enjoy.

This position requires 50% face-to-face leadership (Lifeguard/Swim Instruction/Pool Deck Observation) and 50% office work;
and early morning, evening, and weekend responsibilities.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES

Keeps Health Department records
Completes lesson rosters
Supervises shifts on designated days
Orientates new staff members
Informs Director of needed staff recertifications
Replenishes First Aid supplies
Administers emergency First Aid and CPR
Enforces aquatic rules and procedures
Washes and maintains deck, equipment and pool bottom; keeps deck free of obstructions
Maintains supervision of participants
Takes and records chemical readings
Maintains all areas in clean, presentable fashion
Enforces safety standards and follows emergency procedures
Run Lifeguard Inservice trainings
Run a minimum of two (2) lifeguard certification or lifeguard crossover classes per year
Teach swim lessons and/or Lifeguard as the facility needs and in a manner that leads by example to other Aquatics staff
Support Aquatic Director in running of all required Aquatics Audits
Assists with scheduling of lifeguards and/or Swim Instructors
Computer proficiency to support registrations and rosters for swim lesson program

Performs any other functions deemed to be necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids

COMPENSATION
$ $20.54 ; Full Time; Non-Exempt (40 hours/week)

BENEFITS

Free YMCA Family Membership and discounted program fees
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off, beginning at 3 weeks per year
9 Paid Holidays per year
10% retirement contribution upon eligibility, learn more here.
403(b) retirement savings account
The YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. More information can be found here.
Paid Parental Leave
Discounted childcare
Long term disability, basic life insurance and other voluntary benefits
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Access to the Employee Assistance Program and resources for