Job Opportunities at YMCA Kenya

Essential Functions

• Instructs participants on the swim team in accordance with YMCA guidelines.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with participants and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
• Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers participants and parents to other programs.
• Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, progress reports, etc.).
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.
• Trains and supervises class aides as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader)

• Community - Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.
• Decision Making - Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another.
• Project Management - Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings.
• Self-Development - Pursues self-development that enhances job performance.
• Emotional Maturity - Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 and working knowledge and experience with a competitive swim environment.
• Certifications: Red Cross Safety Training for coaches or YMCA Lifeguard, ASHI Basic Life Support (ASHI CPR Pro), Basic First Aid certification and Emergency Oxygen. (pre-requisites)
• YMCA Principles of Competitive Swimming and Diving required prior to the first swim meet.
• Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.

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Essential Functions

• Slide Attendant operates the top of the water slide, ensuring smooth and safe rides for patrons.
• Enforce water rules to ensure the safety of patrons.
• Maintains active surveillance of the pool area.
• Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures, and the “safe-in-six” model. Completes related reports as required.
• Maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, participants and other staff.
• Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area. Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state Health Department code.
• Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.
• Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving.
• Attends all staff meetings and in-service training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader)

• Values - Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values.
• Decision Making - Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another.
• Quality Results - Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
• Self-Development - Pursues self-development that enhances job performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 15.
• Certifications: ASHI Basic Life Support (ASHI CPR Pro), Basic First Aid. Slide Attendants will receive training upon hired.
• Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.

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Essential Functions

• Maintains active surveillance of the pool area.
• Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures, and the “safe-in-six” model. Completes related reports as required.
• Maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, participants and other staff.
• Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area. Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state Health Department code.
• Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.
• Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving.
• Performs chemical testing when not guarding, as required, and takes appropriate action.
• Attends all staff meetings and in-service training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader)

• Values - Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values.
• Decision Making - Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another.
• Quality Results - Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
• Self-Development - Pursues self-development that enhances job performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 16.
• Certifications: YMCA Lifeguard, ASHI Basic Life Support (ASHI CPR Pro), Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen.
• Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.
• Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.

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Essential Functions

• Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
• Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers students and parents to other programs.
• Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, progress reports, etc.).
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.
• Trains and supervises class aides as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader)

• Values - Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values.
• Communication - Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.
• Developing Others - Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
• Innovation - Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.
• Emotional Maturity - Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships.

Qualifications

• At least 16 years of age.
• Certifications: YMCA Swim Instructor, ASHI Basic Life Support (ASHI CPR Pro), Basic First Aid certification and Emergency Oxygen.
• Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.