| Location | Avon, OH |
At the Y, our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Join our Greater Cleveland YMCA team in living our cause and helping to provide quality, safe and healthy programs and services in our community.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position assists in planning, managing, and implementing of all aquatics department safety programs
and activities in assigned branch(es). Assists and participates in marketing and special events. Ensures
day-to-day program operations are delivered in accordance with operating standards for quality and
safety. Assists in interviewing, scheduling and supervising qualified staff. Supports branch leadership in
the implementation of the annual campaign.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Ensures aquatic safety programs and services meet community needs of assigned branch(es) to
include supervising and growing existing program activities and establishing new program
activities in support of membership retention and growth.
Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
Builds effective and authentic relationships with participants and families.
Develops and maintain relationships with parent groups and other agencies related to aquatic
safety program areas.
Conducts regular/ frequent sanitation of all equipment (rescue and member used), and assigned
areas as outlined by leadership.
Supervises employees in assigned accountabilities, monitors program operations, schedules and
verifies time sheets and actual hours worked.
Ensures that Y program standards are met and safety procedures are followed at all times,
specifically the association's child protection policies, child abuse and neglect guidelines, and
proper reporting procedures.
Organizes, cleans and puts away, all program materials. Reports damaged materials and take
them out of circulation. Responsible for pool maintenance.
Demonstrates a working knowledge of Y mission, values, purpose, and goals. Strives for the
highest standards of program excellence.
Conduct monthly in-service training, monthly lifeguard and branch safety audtis.
Notify supervisor staffing needs, assist in the interview process.
Performs all other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
This position may be assigned to multiple branches.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
High school diploma required; Associate degree preferred
Experience:
Minimum of one (1) year of related experience working in aquatic programing
Minimum of one (1) year of aquatic instruction
Minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience preferred
Certification(s) and Requirements:
Current CPR/AED Pro, O2 Management, Current First Aid
Current Y lifeguarding or American Red Cross Lifeguarding, Instructor Certification required
Water Safety Instructor or YMCA Swim Instructor certification preferred
Technical Skills and Knowledge:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, adequate speaking, hearing and writing skills
appropriate for interacting with both children and adults.
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people (children and parents) from all social and
economic segments of the community
Knowledge and maturity to observe children's behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce
appropriate safety practices and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behaviormanagement techniques.
Ability to manage the daily administrative, program-related and supervisory responsibilities of an
aquatics program.
Excellent personal computer skills and experience with standard business software.
Within 30 days of hire, completion of YMCA program-specific and Operational trainings: Blood
Borne Pathogen, Ten Commandments of Effective Lifeguarding, Child Abuse Prevention and
Recognition, Incident Reporting, Bullying, Active Shooter, Allergies, Driver Safety, Harassment,
Proper Lifting, New Employee Orientation and Program and Financial Operation Trainings
Willingness and ability to model the key attributes; Welcoming, Genuine, Hopeful, Nurturing and
Determined.
Demonstrate commitment to the mission and cause of the YMCA and uphold its values and ethics.
Ability to work effectively work with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and
perceptions
Willingness and ability to be a mandated reporters for any signs or suspicion of child abuse and
neglect. All employees are required to follow the child abuse and neglect reporting process:
completion of Suspected Child Abuse/Neglect reporting form, calling children protective services
(696-Kids) and notifying your immediate supervisor, branch executive, risk management and
human resources department (s).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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.
The ability to perform frequent amounts of sitting, standing, swimming, walking, reaching,
stooping, kneeling, bending and or instructing others for the duration of their shift.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to
adjust.
SUMMARY OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Job Essential Functions
Class preparation, instruction, and leading
Member Engagement/ Documentation
Cleaning
Lift & Carry Demands
Floor lift
<10lbs
<10lbs
<10lbs
Knee lift
<10lbs
<10lbs
<10lbs
Waist lift
<10lbs
<10lbs
<10lbs
Chest lift
<10lbs
<10lbs
<10lbs
Shoulder lift
<10lbs
<10lbs
<10lbs
Overhead
<10lbs
<10lbs
<10lbs
Pushing
<10lbs
<10lbs
<10lbs
Pulling
<10lbs
<10lbs
<10lbs
carry
<10lbs
<10lbs
<10lbs
Physical Aptitudes
Grasping/Handling R/L/Bil.
O
O
O
Forceful Grip R/L/Bil.
O
R
O
Forceful Pinch R/L/Bil.
O
R
O
Fingering/dexterity R/L/Bil.
O
F
O
POSITION ABILITIES
Neck Neutral
O
O
O
Neck Non-Neutral >20º
O
O
O
Standing
F
F
F
Sitting
O
R
O
Overhead Reaching
O
R
O
Horizontal Reaching
O
C
O
Bending-sit/stand position
O
O
O
Squatting
O
R
R
Kneeling
O
R
R
Standing & Twisting
O
R
O
Sitting & Twisting
O
O
O
ENDURANCE
Walking
O
O
O
climbing
O
R
O
Balancing/Stepping Coordination
O
O
O
N: Never
R: Rarely
I: Infrequent
O: Occasionally
F: Frequently
C: Continuously
0% of task
1% or less of task
2-5% of task
`1-33% of task
34-66% of task
67-100% of task
0 reps/hour
1 or less reps/hour
1-2 reps/hour
3-12 reps/hour
13-30 reps/hour
31-60 reps/hour
0 reps/day
1 or less reps/day
2-20 reps/ day
21-100 reps/day
101-245 reps/day
246-490 reps/day
PDL
N = Never
L = Light
M = Medium
H = Heavy
VH = Very Heavy
Pounds
0-10
11-20
21-49
50-99
>100
VL=Very Low 1-39%
L=Low 40-79%
M=Medium 80-119%
H=High 120%
DISCLAIMER:
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive
list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description
amended at any time.
About YMCA of Greater Cleveland: Our vision is to be the premier community-based, charitable organization that embraces collaborations to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. Thats why we offer an exceptional package that includes: