Directly support the Aquatics Center in the Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility of our youth and patrons!

Job Description

The Aquatics Coordinator assists in supervising the day to day operations of the aquatic department, including staff supervision, program development, program quality, pool maintenance/cleaning, and safety assessment.

Qualifications

1 to 3 years of experience and some supervisory experience. Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Current YMCA or ARC lifeguard, CPR, AED, O2 and First Aid certifications.
Proficient in swimming and safety skills.
Must pass a water skills test and written exam.
Must be mentally alert to dangerous situations in order to assure the safety of all swimmers.
Able to read, write and perform basic math to complete daily chemical logs.
Must possess strong organizational, computer, and communication skills, written and verbal.
Ability to train swim lesson and fitness instructors.
Prefer trainer level certification in YMCA Swim Lessons: Fitness Classes, Youth & Adult, Preschool, and Child/Parent.
Certification in areas of expertise.
At least one year of experience teaching aquatic fitness classes preferred.

Essential Functions

Provide exceptional customer service to contribute to positive experiences for all Y Members and guests.
Manage, assess and grow aquatics fitness classes.
Ensure substitutes are secured for staff as needed.
Assure staff certifications are current and on file.
Oversee the Early Childcare Education swim lesson program.
Teach lifeguarding, CPR/First Aid/AED, babysitting and YMCA Swim Instructor classes.
Assist in providing day to day coordination of aquatic programming.
Assist in providing the Aquatics Manager in daily duties and programming.
Assist in scheduling staff to ensure safety and quality program delivery.
Assist in supervising aquatic staff as well as providing evaluation input.
Assist in the implementation of programming. Including, but not limited to aquatic lessons, other aquatics programming, and/or lifeguard as scheduled and necessary.
Assist in training new staff as well as providing ongoing trainings in accordance with aquatics department training schedule.
Act in a supervisory role in case of injury, accident, or illness and in accordance with established emergency procedures.
Provide backup to lifeguards as needed.
Immediately notify a supervisor and maintenance of any broken equipment or unsafe aspects of the pool and/or aquatic department.
Assist in conducting all staff meetings and in-services as scheduled.
Assist in the development and distribution of program information that promote the aquatic’s department, programs and initiatives.
Support strategic interests of the aquatics department and association as defined by the Aquatics Director, CEO and board.
Ensure that program areas, office areas, equipment and supplies are maintained in a professional, orderly and safe manner.
Comply with all association safety standards and procedures and ensure adherence to state and county standards.
Adhere to and role model all policies, procedures and guidelines of the YMCA.

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fundraising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgements and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technological skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

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Required Certifications

Current YMCA or ARC lifeguard, CPR, AED, O2 and First Aid certifications.
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Must complete Child Abuse prevention, Bloodborne Pathogens, Workplace Violence, Sexual Harassment, Elder Abuse and Emergency Procedure trainings prior to the start of your first shift.
Certification in areas of expertise.

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