1. Job Summary:

The Pool-Beach Attendant is responsible for overseeing the assigned aquatics area including but not limited to splash pads, slides, or beach areas to ensure participants are abiding by the pool/beach rules promoting safety and satisfaction in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. The incumbent provides a friendly, safe, clean and enjoyable experience to all participants.

2. Essential Functions:

· Working, as part of a team, to oversee assigned aquatics areas such as splash pads, slides or beach areas providing a friendly, safe, clean and enjoyable experience to all participants.

· Know, understand, and consistently communicate policies and guidelines for the assigned aquatics area.

· Assist in special assignments, programs and activities as required.

3. Relationships:

This position reports to the Aquatics Director/Aquatics Supervisor who reports to the Senior Director of Aquatics/Senior Aquatics Manager. The incumbent interacts regularly with their supervisor, staff, volunteers, and participants.

4. Qualifications:

Required

· Minimum age of 16.

· Ability to communicate with all ages and levels of swimmers

· Ability and interest in working with people of diverse backgrounds

· Dedicated to participant safety and the mission and philosophy of the YMCA

* Must have or obtain First Aid, CPR, and Emergency Oxygen certification within 30 days of hire.

5. Work Conditions:

· Perform all physical aspects of the position, including being mobile, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds at a time.

· Ability to recognize and react calmly and effectively in hazardous/dangerous situations.

· May be exposed to verbal outbursts, physical actions or bodily fluids as part of the environment.

· Work environments range from quiet work areas to busy, noisy indoor and outdoor spaces with several groups talking amongst themselves concurrently.

· Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods.

· Observe all areas of the pool with clear vision.

· Communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations.

· Ability to concentrate for long periods of time

6. Additional Notes:

This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for taking direction from branch representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the branch or Association success.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Pledge

The Y of the North is committed to the work and everyday practices of eliminating disparities and eradicating of unjust systems to become a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive organization. YMCA of the North team members and volunteers must exemplify the association’s mission, vision and values of caring, equity, honesty, respect and responsibility.

The YMCA of the North continues to develop plans and strategies to ensure team members and volunteers reflect the demographics of the communities we serve. We will continually conduct institutional racism and oppression review of our policies, procedures and practices in recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits; professional development and training; promotions; transfers; layoffs; terminations; and the ongoing development of a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive work environment and culture that promotes equity and respect for the human dignity of all. We value and respect this diversity and choose to be inclusive through our acceptance of all.