NBC’s TODAY Show Spotlights the Importance of Safety Around Water at the Jeep Rogers Family YMCA
COLUMBIA, SC – The TODAY Show visited the Jeep Rogers Family YMCA in April to spotlight the importance of water safety and learning to swim. The story featured an interview with NBC’s TODAY Show Anchor Craig Melvin and his brother Ryan (age 36), who is taking swim lessons at the Jeep Rogers Y.
It also included information about the Y’s Safety Around Water (SAW) program, which teaches 2nd graders at Richland Two Schools basic lessons on safety while in and around water.
Two segments aired on the TODAY show on Tuesday, May 17.
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Welcome Barry Neville – YMCA of Columbia Swim Club Director and Head Coach
The YMCA of Columbia is happy to announce that Barry Neville joined our team as the new Competitive Swimming Director and Head Coach of the YMCA of Columbia Swim Club (Mudcats) on Monday, Oct. 18.
Barry comes to us from the North YMCA in Davenport, IA where he was the Aquatics Director and Head Coach. He has over 30 years of experience with various programs. He has coached 29 YMCA National, 157+ Sectional & Junior National, 31+ Senior National, and 2 Olympic Trial qualifiers. Over 73 […]
Jeep – Lifeguard
Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
Branch: Jeep Rogers YMCA
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
1. Maintains active surveillance of the pool area.
2. 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.
3. Maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, participants and other staff.
4. Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area. […]
