Job description: The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

LIKE BEING IN THE WATER?
MAKE A SPLASH WITH A JOB AT THE Y!

Now Hiring Aquatics/Lifeguard Managers at the YMCA

YMCA Employee Benefits

• FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs
• Flexible Scheduling
• Family-friendly Work Environment
• Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan

General Function

The Lifeguard Manager is responsible for assuring the safety of all aquatic participants in and around the pool area, maintain a safe pool environment, provide lifeguard and safety training, and assist with scheduling and managing lifeguards. As well as be responsible for administrative support for the aquatic department in various roles but foremost in the capacity assigned by the Aquatic Director.

Education/Experience/Training/Certifications

• 1-2 years of experience as a lifeguard, swim instructor, LGI, or coordinator is preferred, but not required
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard license, YMCA Swim Instructor, CPR-Pro, AED, Emergency O2 and First Aid certification is required
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Basic First Aid, AED, and Emergency Oxygen

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Functions as head lifeguard and lead teacher, guarding and teaching a minimum of 25 hours per week
• Approximately 15 hours per week will be applied to administrative duties such as time sheets, returning phone calls and emails, and scheduling lifeguards and instructors
• Supports the Aquatic Director in the creation and delivery of department schedules, employee engagement activities, facility communications, management of branch activity listings in ACTIVE, and statistical reporting for aquatic programs
• Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local, American Red Cross and YMCA health and safety regulations as well as current ADA guidelines.
• Maintains all Association and American Red Cross standards and guidelines while ensuring that updated documentation is met and available at all times

• Performs other assigned duties as directed by Supervisor

Abilities & Skills

• Ability to hear and observe distress signals in the water and anywhere in zone of responsibility
• Skills to meet strength and lifting requirements

For more opportunities to join our team, please visit the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit’s career page ( ).

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit (“YMCA”) is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our programs. We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards. We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with
program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program
participants and with staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with
authorities in any case of abuse.

Other details

• Pay Type Hourly
• Hiring Rate $16.50

• Macomb County, MI, USA
• Macomb Family YMCA, 10 North River Road, Mount Clemens, Michigan, United States of America

Expected salary:

Location: Macomb County, MI

Job date: Fri, 20 Oct 2023 23:51:40 GMT

Apply for the job now!

The post Aquatics/ Lifeguard Manager appeared first on World News: Entertainment, lifestyle, Health, Technology.

Job description: Would you like to live and work in one of the most beautiful places in Canada, away from the hustle and bustle of the big city? Are you interested in embracing a true laid back mountain lifestyle, complete with mountain biking, skiing, hiking, wildlife viewing, and relaxing in hot springs after a day in the mountains? If you’re dreaming of affordable home ownership, then the Kootenays are calling your name!

My client is an environmental consultancy that fully embraces the laid-back lifestyle of the Kootenays, offering a flexible schedule that prioritizes work-life balance. They consist of a dedicated team of professionals who provide services across both the east and west Kootenays. Collaboration, energy, and passion are at the core of their team dynamics. Employees are genuinely valued and respected, fostering an environment that encourages flexibility, creativity, and an innovative approach to achieving work-life balance.

They are looking for a Fish & Aquatics Biologist who will lead a broad range of fish and aquatic habitat assessment, aquatic ecology, benthic invertebrate, field inventory/survey, stream classification, water quality monitoring, and construction environmental monitoring projects.

Remote / WFH / Hybrid: This position offers a hybrid/remote work arrangement, allowing you to live in or relocate to the Kootenays (Kimberley, Cranbrook, Fernie, Elko, etc)

Fieldwork: 25% – 30% during the summer months (travel 5%)

Salary: $85,000 – $120,000 (plus x1.5 overtime, personal and company performance bonuses, annual cost of living increases, RRSP contributions)

Responsibilities:

• Design, perform and manage a diverse range of aquatic biota and habitat studies, including the collection, analysis and interpretation of biological, chemical, physical, and statistical data.
• Conduct fish, aquatic, and benthic sampling using a variety of field gear, analytical equipment, and sampling techniques in a range of aquatic environments.
• Coordinate, supervise and mentor environmental technicians and junior biologists.
• Prepare detailed technical reports for clients, regulatory agencies and other stakeholders.
• Provide technical assistance in the preparation of environmental compliance and regulatory documents required for project approval and implementation, such as Environmental Assessments, EMPs, environmental protection plans, permits, licenses, and approvals.
• Work alongside project managers and senior staff to manage, resourcing, budgeting, scheduling, reporting, invoicing, quality management, and day-to-day client liaison.
• Develop and manage productive relationships with industry, government, First Nations, clients, other consultants and the communities where they work and live.
• Apply novel solutions to problems and challenges to meet client and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare work plans and cost estimates for technical programs, and write high-quality proposals.
• Contribute to the continued growth and scientific development of the team.

Requirements:

• An MSc in aquatic ecology/biology or a related discipline, plus 7 or more years of relevant experience, OR a BSc in a related discipline, plus ten or more years of relevant experience; previous relevant consulting experience would be a definite asset.
• Registered, or eligible for immediate registration, as a Professional Biologist (RPBio or PBiol).
• Knowledge of federal and provincial legislation relating to the aquatic environment and experience liaising with regulators, First Nations, and other key stakeholders.
• Previous experience leading or participating in the BC Environmental Assessment Office (BC EAO) or the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) project applications would be an asset.
• Expertise in scientific study design and implementation for field data collection.
• Experience leading environmental effects assessment and monitoring studies.
• CABIN certification and knowledge of statistical analysis and database software.
• Swiftwater Safety Rescue Technician (SRT 2), Electrofishing, Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP) certification.
• Valid First Aid, Swiftwater Safety Rescue, Electrofishing Crew Supervisor, Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP), Avalanche Skills Training Level 1, Snowmobile Safety and ATV/UTV Safe Operator certifications.
• Valid Driver’s License.

To Apply:

To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume describing your experience and salary expectations in confidence via our careers site to see all open positions and apply visit our website:

or

via email: . Please indicate “Fish & Aquatics Biologist” in your subject line.

Expected salary: $80000 – 94000 per year

Location: Alberta

Job date: Sat, 11 Nov 2023 07:52:27 GMT

Apply for the job now!

The post Fish & Aquatics Biologist appeared first on World News: Entertainment, lifestyle, Health, Technology.