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Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston · 1 month ago

Senior Aquatics Assistant

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$20/hr - $25/hr

Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston is a life-changing force for opportunity and empowerment, enabling young people to reach their full potential. The Senior Aquatics Assistant will assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating quality aquatics programs for youth ages 6-18, including swim lessons and team coaching.

Association

Responsibilities

Assist the Aquatics Program Manager in providing a variety of programming options reflective of the BGCB Aquatics Program. Specific responsibilities include, but not limited to, oversight of open swim, swim lessons, swim team, pool games, water-related field trips and lifeguard training

Under general supervision of the Aquatics Program Manager, serve as an Assistant Swim Team Coach, responsible for conducting a swim program which teaches the correct stroke techniques and prepares participants for competitive swim meets

Assist with the pool facility operations, such as water testing, monitoring and adjusting

Assist in the completion of BGCB’s program activity standards as assigned

Supervise and discipline of members participating in programs and services within the program area as well as throughout the clubhouse as deemed appropriate

Participate in collaborative programs and events with staff from other clubhouse departments as well as staff from other BGCB clubhouses and community organizations as appropriate. Participate in NENEAPC programs as appropriate

Assessing our impact is critical to our work. All staff is expected to participate in various evaluation efforts throughout each program year, including the annual member survey

Secure, maintain and monitor materials, equipment and other resources belonging to the program area(s). Maintain a safe and clean program area

Participate in individual and group supervision sessions; participate in professional development opportunities as appropriate

Travel between sites and to activities as needed

Other related duties as specified by the Aquatics Program Manager

Qualification

Aquatics program deliveryLifeguard certificationCPRFA certificationCPO certificationSwimming techniques knowledgeMS Office competencyInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTeamwork abilityFlexibility

Required

High School degree or GED required

Experience delivering aquatics programs for youth; in out-of-school-time settings preferred

Knowledge of trends in swimming techniques, pool maintenance, and lifeguard training

Lifeguard, CPR, FA and WSI certifications required

CPO (Certified Pool Operator) certified or ability to become certified required

Strong interpersonal and communication skills required

Ability to work with youth and families from a variety of backgrounds

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Flexibility to work clubhouse hours especially as seasons and service needs change

Valid driver's license required

Preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred

Experience delivering aquatics programs for youth; in out-of-school-time settings preferred

MS Office and web competency preferred

Company

Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston

Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston is a 501(c)3 whose mission is to help young people, especially those who need us most, build strong character and realize their full potential as responsible citizens and leaders.

Founded in 1893