Assistant Aquatics Director
Full-time
New Settlement Apartments
New Settlement stands with community members in the Bronx to break systemic barriers, advance racial justice, promote civic leadership and strengthen neighborhoods. We believe in an equitable society where everyone has access to quality housing, healthcare and education, as well as the power to use their voice to address systemic issues and create further change. Our organization began in 1989 when the Settlement Housing Fund transformed the Mount Eden area of the Bronx from an abandoned, dangerous neighborhood into a thriving, mixed-income, affordable community. Since its inception, New Settlement has been a responsive partner, bringing hope and livelihood to the area by connecting residents with one another and building a sense of community. Over the years we have evolved into a multi-generational, forward-looking organization that supports all members of the community by providing programs in education, college access, youth development, arts, workforce development, wellness and more.
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Description
Position Summary: Under the direction of the Aquatics Director, the Assistant Aquatics Director ensures the aquatic experience is safe and fun for members and program participants. This position will be responsible for the delivery and maintenance of high-level member service through safe program instruction, communication, planning, and organization. This includes, but is not limited to, Blue Seals Swim Team, Swim Lessons, and Lifeguarding programs. The candidate must have exceptional relationship-building skills and a commitment to the New Settlement Community Center mission.
Responsibilities:
- Reports directly to the Aquatics Director, and directly supervises the Aquatics Office Assistant and Aquatics Supervisors.
- Oversees the collection of Aquatic Staff availabilities and is responsible for creating effective shift schedules.
- Makes adjustments to Aquatic Staff time cards.
- Ensure all scheduled shifts are properly covered. Substitute instruct, and assist in all aspects of aquatics programming and lifeguarding as needed.
- Facilitates lifeguard training on pool safety and rescue techniques during monthly in-services.
- Assesses individual performance, provides feedback, and coaches Aquatics Staff accordingly.
- Makes hiring, promotion, disciplinary, and termination recommendations to Aquatics Director.
- Immediately report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors or abuse.
- Able to fill out and log incident reports.
- Ensures Aquatics Department is within code of all Department of Health requirements.
- Enforce facility rules and regulations to minimize risk.
- Confirms and oversees the creation of program rosters.
- Checks in on and updates contracts.
- Informs all staff regarding cancellations, updates and updates the appropriate calendars.
- Tracks Lifeguard and WSI certifications to ensure they are up to date.
- Write (but not sign off on) check requests, money orders, purchase orders, etc.
- May sign off on documentation or make executive decisions in the absence of the Aquatics Director.
- Oversees all day-to-day functions within the Aquatics Department.
Qualifications:
- Two years coaching and/or swim instructor experience.
- Two years lifeguarding experience.
- One to two years of supervisory/management experience.
- Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR, AED Certified (American Red Cross Preferred)
- Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) preferred.
- CPO Certified (Preferred)
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Work authorization: United States (Required)
Salary: $50-60k annually