Full-Time, Non-Exempt Position; YMCA of Greater Nashua

Learn, Grow and Thrive with a career at the Y

Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than a job—you’ll enjoy a career with a future and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

POSITION SUMMARY:

As an Aquatics Team Lead – Safety, you will be responsible for coordinating and supervising the day-to-day operation of the aquatic programs.  You will assist with maintaining records, scheduling staff, and ensuring proper pool maintenance.  The Aquatics Team Lead – Safety performs evaluations of Lifeguards, assists with planning and implementing quarterly in-service, and supervises Lifeguards, instructors, volunteers, and other team members as assigned and acts as a liaison between the Aquatics Director and aquatics staff. You will teach swim lessons as scheduled or needed.

OUR Y AND OUR REGION

The YMCA of Greater Nashua is a well-respected association and a leader in the region.  The city of Nashua, New Hampshire is situated 45 minutes from Boston and everything a major US city has to offer, less than an hour to the beautiful public beaches dotting the New Hampshire coastline and an hour to the White Mountains which offer many options for the outdoor enthusiast.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Our staff is the Y’s greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including: 

• We offer salaries that reflect your skills, experience, and the value you bring to our team.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans for eligible employees, along with access to wellness programs, mental health resources, and a family gym membership.
• Generous paid time off (PTO), including paid holidays. We also offer flexible work hours to help you balance your personal and professional life.
• 403(b) plan with company contributions after 2 years of service to help you plan for your future.
• Opportunities for continuous learning through workshops and training programs.
• A supportive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and respected.
• Discounts on programs, employee assistance programs, and company-sponsored events.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as point of contact when the Aquatics Director is not available.
• Assists with administration of the swim lessons, which includes registration, evaluations, assisting with waitlists, contacting swim lesson participants, running rosters, and ensuring completion of progress trackers and certificates of achievement each month.
• Assists in scheduling Lifeguards to ensure proper ratios and shift coverage.
• Direct service of lifeguard or swim instructing for at least 35-40 hours a week.
• Help the aquatics directors with onboarding of new lifeguards and swim instructors.
• Provide coaching and feedback to aquatic staff team to ensure highest quality results.
• Assist swim instructors to ensure classes begin and end on time, attendance is recorded and skills are assessed and level slips/progress reports are distributed.
• Assist the aquatics director in the inputting of swim lessons, lap lane reservations, and incident reports.
• Helps to plan and facilitate staff trainings at in-services.
• Ensure daily pool maintenance and cleaning responsibilities are accomplished and accurately recorded including but not limited to bather load, chemical reading logs, opening/closing procedures, cleaning checklists.
• Assist with changes to aquatic policies and procedures as deemed appropriate by the Aquatics Director.
• Other duties as assigned by Aquatics Directors.
• Supports the YMCA’s mission and operations as needed.

MINIMUM AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma
• Current YMCA or ARC Lifeguard certification.
• Proficient in swimming and safety skills.
• Physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR and First Aide effectively.
• Physical mobility to properly use aquatic equipment to rescue a 200lb person.
• Physically able to see, hear, and communicate clearly.
• Able to read, write, and perform basic math to complete daily chemical logs
• Possess strong organizational, budgetary, computer and communication skills, written and verbal.
• Provide excellent member service by exceeding member expectations.

YMCA COMPETENCIES:

• Relationships: Builds rapport and relates well to others
• Inclusion: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions.
• Innovation: Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.
• Quality Results: Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
• Self-Development: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance.

OUR CULTURE: 

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. 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