Lead Lifeguard Job Gresham area,Oregon USA,Sports/Fitness/Wellness

Objective:

Under Supervision of the Sr. Program Director, the Aquatics Coordinator plans, organizes, and implements the different aquatic activities at YMCA Camp Collins in a manner that is consistent with the staff code of conduct and the philosophy, goals, and objectives of YMCA Camp Collins.

Job Responsibilities:

Work with the senior program director to plan, organize and implement the Aquatics program. Ensure the safety, well‑being and personal growth of staff and campers. Responsible for overall team operation: safety, activity development, scheduling, quality of activities, staff evaluations and coordination of Specialties. Be an active and supportive member of the Leadership Team. Aquatic activities at Camp Collins consist of pool, tubing, rafting, and river swims.

Job

Specifics:

Incorporate and Model our YMCA Christian principles of love, respect, honesty, responsibility and service into your work.

Commit to establishing long‑term relationships with staff, volunteers, campers and families.

Support Staff through building authentic relationships, coaching and evaluations (formal and informal), following up on camper behavior management, supporting staff through challenging situations, following through with commitments, helping staff grow professionally and personally, maintaining positive relationships throughout the summer, and serving as a liaison between staff and Leadership Team.

Ensure the Physical and Emotional Safety of Every Camper

Leadership Team:
Demonstrate professional role modeling at all times, work to establish and maintain positive relationships with leadership team members, communicate regularly with senior program director, and complete a thorough end of summer report.

Supervise lifeguards and pool maintenance.

Leadership Team Responsibilities

Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Age 19
First Aid Certification
Adult, Child & Infant CPR and AED Certification
ACA Recognized Lifeguard Certification
Must pass YMCA background check

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with youth
2 years of camping experience or combination of youth program and supervisory experience.
Driver’s License with clean driving record
Lifeguard Instructor and/or Certified Pool Operator certifications

Essential Functions:

Requires strong communication skills, positive attitude, initiative, flexibility, dependability, creativity and ability to work and problem solve as a team player.
Mental and physical ability to deal with high stress situations and work well under pressure.
Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently.
Ability to support and connect with campers and staff.
Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical abilities to act swiftly in an emergency situation.
Knowledge of/practical experience in: cabin leadership, camper psychology, peer leadership and supervision; staff management & motivation.
Ability and willingness to learn on the job in an environment that changes quickly.
Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.

Key Results:

Demonstrates in word and action the Y’s Christian principles of love, honesty, respect, responsibility and service and a commitment to the Y’s vision and mission.

Builds authentic relationships in the service of enhancing individual and team performance to support the Y’s work.

Listens and expresses self effectively and in a manner that reflects a true understanding of the needs of the audience.

Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence.

Demonstrates and fosters a strong commitment to achieving goals in a manner that provides quality experiences.

Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.

Assesses, minimizes and prevents risk, practices consideration for the safety of others, adheres to Association standards of proper notification of incidents and care of the work environment and equipment, identifies and responds to circumstances appropriately.

Meets attendance expectations, follows Association procedures for requesting and documenting absences, is punctual,…


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