Aquatic Deck Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY: Facilitates and organizes high quality, member-focused swim lesson programs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Organizes rosters, provides roll call, and takes attendance * Secures class timeliness * Addresses parents concerns in a positive and professional manner * Oversees the Lifeguards and Swim Instructors to make sure all safety protocols are adhered to while programs are running * Assists in the administration and distribution of progress reports to Instructors and then to swim participants. The Aquatic Deck Supervisor is to proofread all progress reports prior to releasing them to swim participants * Assists in Instructor coverage for swim lessons * Acts as swim instructor and/or lifeguard as needed * Provides aquatic safety through promoting sound teaching methods under Y Swim Lessons principles, maintenance of proper discipline, and class control * Communicates any parent issues or concerns directly to the Aquatic Director * Attends and helps facilitate regularly scheduled staff meetings and/or in-service trainings * Accountable for understanding the organization's charitable status and mission to assure access for all through active participation in fundraising and philanthropy efforts. YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader): Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising. Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others. Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members. Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. 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. QUALIFICATIONS: * Minimum age 18 * Possess current YMCA swim instructor certifications as well as American Red Cross Lifeguarding. * Oxygen Administration certification must be current or completed within 30 days of hire * Minimum of one-year teaching Y Swim Lessons PHYSICAL DEMANDS * Ability to stand for long periods of time. * Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs.

Location: Scotch Plains, NJ, US

Posted Date: 5/19/2025