Deck Manager-Tellepssen

$29,120 - $29,120/Yr

YMCA - Houston, TX

Part-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

Social Assistance

About the position

The Deck Manager at YMCA of Greater Houston is responsible for leading, instructing, and motivating participants in swimming lessons while ensuring a safe and positive environment. This part-time role involves supervising swim instructors, conducting swim lessons, and maintaining compliance with YMCA standards and policies. The Deck Manager plays a crucial role in promoting member safety, youth development, and healthy living, while also engaging with parents and addressing their concerns.

Responsibilities

• Ensure leadership, instruction, and motivation for participants in swimming lessons.
• Create a safe and positive atmosphere promoting member safety and engagement.
• Supervise swim instructors and ensure they meet essential job functions.
• Conduct swim lessons as needed in accordance with YMCA standards.
• Prepare for the first day of swim sessions by communicating with parents and planning class layouts.
• Oversee skill tests to divide classes appropriately.
• Observe lessons to ensure effective teaching techniques are used by instructors.
• Create and model positive parent and participant experiences through engagement and communication.
• Hold instructors accountable for providing a positive student experience and constructive feedback.
• Address parent concerns and communicate with the Aquatics Director as needed.
• Distribute participant surveys and address concerns with instructors and the Director.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance and progress as required by YMCA standards.
• Perform daily equipment checks and report any damaged equipment.
• Assist and attend all staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Coordinate private swim lesson requests and scheduling.
• Monitor registration and work with the Aquatics Director to schedule instructors and manage classes.
• Report suspicious behaviors and policy violations.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18 years and at least 5 years older than the oldest participant.
• Demonstrate Swim Instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
• Current or must obtain certifications in CPR, First Aid, and Child Abuse Prevention Training before the first instructional shift.
• At least one year of teaching experience required, preferably in swim lessons.
• Ability to instruct and provide feedback on stroke development techniques.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people.

Nice-to-haves

• YMCA Swim lesson experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of current program design.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.