POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for overseeing aquatics safety, inventory, pool and restroom maintenance, completing records and reports, and providing aquatics orientation and evaluation. This position is required to understand emergency procedures and participate in Center activities all while ensuring that appropriate water health and safety standards are maintained.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Role responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Responsible for overseeing the entire swimming activity, including implementation of the safety plan, training and supervising lifeguards and counselors, and ensuring adequate bather supervision.
Assess the swimming abilities of all campers and maintain records of swimming evaluations.
Oversee and implement the Buddy System, which is an accountability method for supervising and accounting for bathers during swim activities.
Conduct a daily inspection of the pool to assure that adequate safety levels are maintained.
Maintain daily records of the number of lifeguards on duty, weather conditions, water clarity, water quality, any reported rescues, injuries and illnesses. Daily records must indicate chemical levels for pools (e.g. chlorine, pH).
Participate in activities that may include meetings, trainings and committees, and special projects; Establish a work environment that creates positive communication and support between supervisors and employees and applicants. Assimilate new employees to Kelberman’s culture, values and mission.
Provides support in job duties listed above to affiliated entities as requested and needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills with negotiation skills.

· Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Excellent time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines.

· Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related Software.

· Applies and actively shares knowledge, expertise and best practices with team.

· Behavior supports the mission, core values and objectives of Kelberman.

· Displays flexibility and openness in daily work and encourages others to stay open to change and improvement.

· Accepts and readily adapts to changing priorities, new ideas, strategies, procedures and methods.

· Presents well-considered alternatives when making recommendations.

· Represents Kelberman by displaying a respectful and caring manner.

· Addresses all concerns in a timely and efficient manner and reports any complaints to their immediate supervisor.

· High school Diploma or GED. Associates preferred.

· Minimum of 1 years of lifeguard or Aquatics Director experience preferred.

· American Red Cross CPR Certification renewed or earned within last 12 months.

· Current Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification.

· Current lifeguard certification.

· Current American Red Cross first-aid certification.

· Must have strong organizational and administrative skills.

· Must have a valid New York State Driver’s License travel is required.

· Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances are warranted.

· This position does have regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with individuals receiving services and is required by law to be fingerprinted for a criminal history record check under OPWDD (Office for People with Developmental Disabilities) or OMH (Office of Mental Health).

· Complies with quality assurance, OSHA, HIPAA, infection control, safety and other policies set forth.

An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

Salary Description

$20.00 Per Hour

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