Assistant Aquatic Director Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility: 

• Provides swimming instruction/or water exercise instruction to children and/or adults under the direct supervision of the Aquatic Director, Assistant Aquatic Director or Aquatic Coordinator; following the philosophy and goals of the YMCA Aquatic programs 

• Primary responsibility is the safety of participants during class sessions 

Job titles indirectly reporting to this position: None 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Ensures adequate safety procedures are in place for the class being taught 

• Communicates directions and/or corrections in a clear and concise manner 

• Maintains class control and discipline at all times 

• Instructor must be in proper attired (bathing suit) and on pool deck at least five minutes before start of class and have equipment ready and roster ready to take attendance 

• Instructors shall not leave the area of their class unless students in the class have left or their safety has been turned over to a department lifeguard, confirming transfer with the guard on deck 

• Follows lesson plans as written 

• Keeps skill sheets, student progress records, and attendance records up to date after each class meeting 

• Prepares student evaluations, with recommendations and comments for either staying in the current level, with an explanation why, or movement to the next level 

• Maintains an uncluttered teaching area, returning all instructional equipment to the proper place 

• Relates with enthusiasm, patience, courtesy, tact, and concern when dealing with class members and parents 

• Attends and participates in all staff and instructors meetings 

• Is considerate of other classes conducted in the same pool at the same time 

• Enforces all facility and pool rules 

• Other duties as required 

Customer Service Standards: 

Staff Engagement: 

• Performs secondary duties and provide information to deepen the member’s knowledge of the Y and program offerings 

• Greets each member with a warm smile 

• Enforces aquatics rules with respect and care 

• Offers aquatics knowledge to enhance member experience 

Facility Excellence: 

• Is prepared and attentive to my surroundings 

• Ensures that the aquatics area an all equipment are clean and in proper working condition 

Show: 

• Welcomes all program participants within their first two weeks of class 

• Is an “aquatics ambassador” that enhances the member experience 

Required Competencies: 

Mission Advancement 

• Values - Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. 

• Community - Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. 

Collaboration 

• Inclusion - Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. 

• Relationships - Builds rapport and relates well to others. 

• Communication - Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. 

Operational Effectiveness 

• Decision Making - Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. 

• Quality Results - Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members. 

Personal Growth 

• Self Development - Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. 

• Emotional Maturity - Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships 

• Functional Expertise - 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. 

Education, Certification, Skills, and Experience: 

• Must be 16 years of age 

• Blood Borne Pathogens 

• Facility Orientation/Aquatic Policy 

• Emergency Procedures 

• Preventing Child Abuse 

• Possess an outgoing personality with the ability to relate well with participants of various age groups 

• Must be attentive, multi-faceted, reliable, and a proven problem solver 

• Must have positive mentality  

• CPR and First Aid completion cards 

• Obtain YMCA Swim Lesson Certification within nine (9) months 

YMCA Leadership Certification: 

Position requires ongoing progress towards Leader Certification 

Working Conditions: 

• Must have the physical ability to meet all prerequisites for YASA Lifeguarding  

• Must be able to lift and move around objects of 40 pounds or more  

• Swim 500 yards 

• Must be able to actively teach the YMCA swim program in the water 

• Ability to see and hear participants in distress or asking for assistance