Lifeguard Coordinator

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility by developing, organizing, and implementing high quality, member focused, aquatic programs. The Lifeguard Coordinator at YMCA of Austin intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined while also managing high-quality, member-focused aquatics programs. The Coordinator is responsible for guarding, recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new employees. This position will ensure that aquatic programming and experiences are safe, fun, and enjoyable.   

OUR CULTURE:?  
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.  We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.?We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.?We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.?We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.?We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

1. Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations and conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pools. Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance. 

2. Recruits, hires, and trains diverse staff and volunteer teams across multiple dimensions of diversity. Onboards and develops them for success. Conducts lifeguarding trainings. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. 

3. Creates monthly lifeguard schedule adhering to the needs of the pool schedule. 

4. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with members and community members. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.  

5. Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of community and fulfill YMCA objectives. . 

6. Assists in YMCA fundraising activities and special events.  

7. Attend meetings and work with committees including program committees and things pertaining to aquatics. 

8. Be an active lifeguard on the pool deck when needed. 

9. Works with Operations Director to create and implement monthly inservice topics. 

10. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or CEO. 

EFFECT ON END RESULT: 

The effectiveness of the fulfillment of this position will be measured by: 

• Maintaining good relationships within the YMCA director staff, aquatic part-time staff, school district staff, community partners, along with pool and community members. 

• Maintaining staffed pools so community members can enjoy our aquatic facility. 

• Steady growth of program and participants.  

• Engaging Community 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Minimum age of 18. 

• Current American Red Cross or YMCA lifeguard (instructor preferred) and First Aid/ CPR, and water safety instructor certifications. 

• Within 30 days of hire, completion of Child Abuse Prevention, and Westbend assigned classes. 

• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. 

• Hours vary depending on need, including weekends and evenings.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT & 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. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.  The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment.  

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.   

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust. 

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities. 

• 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.