AQUATICS LEAD-Morning in Vancouver, Washington at YMCA of Columbia Willamette

• Free Household Gym Membership
• Free Group Fitness Classes
• Free Pool Access
• Free HydroMassage (for those over 18)
• Program Discounts
• Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
• Opportunities for Growth/Leadership
• Build your Resume
• Work with your friends
• Engage with your community
• Flexible working hours (part time - up to 30 hrs/week) based on your availability

What would you be doing?

• Planning and facilitating Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR/First Aid, and Babysitting courses
• Available 430-9 AM Mon-Friday
• Leading by example - using your training to perform rescues in and around the pool
• Teaching swimming lessons according the YMCA Swim Lessons curriculum
• Keeping your skills fresh by leading and participating in Inservice Training and Drills
• Educating members/guests on pool rules and safety - taking the lead in difficult situations
• Supervising staff and overseeing activities in the absence of the Director or Coordinator
• Assisting leadership staff with administrative tasks
• Assisting with pump/chemical room maintenance duties
• Being a positive role model for youths in your community
• Upholding the YMCA Policies and Standards

What do you need to qualify?

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have at least 2 years of aquatic experience
• Be available at least 20 hours/week
• Be available for morning opening shifts and weekend shifts
• Possess (or obtain within 30 days) a current YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard Certification*
• Possess (or obtain within 30 days) a current CPR/AED & First Aid Certification*
• Possess a current YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification (preferred)
• Possess a current CPO or AFO certification (preferred)
• Be able to pass a written/physical assessment prior to duty
• Have visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and physical ability to act swiftly in emergency situations
• Have ability to observe participant activities adequately, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures

*Current certification not necessary - certification/training is available!

Red Cross Lifeguard Prerequisite Skills

• 300 yard continuous swim (freestyle or breaststroke) demonstrating endurance and breath control (face in the water)
• 2 minutes treading water legs only (no hands)
• Brick rescue within 1 minute 40 seconds (without the use of goggles, swim 20 yards, dive 7-10 feet to retrieve 10lb object, return to starting point on back with both hands on brick, exit without using ladder or steps)