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Join the Decatur Shelby County YMCA as an Aquatics Coordinator—lead, inspire, and ensure safe, fun aquatic experiences! Apply today!
Job Description
The Aquatics Coordinator plays a key leadership role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of aquatics programming across the Decatur Shelby County YMCA. Reporting to the Association Aquatics Director, this position is responsible for supporting daily operations, staff supervision, and program execution that align with the Y’s mission and strategic goals. The Aquatics Coordinator contributes to program innovation, risk management, staff training and development, and pool maintenance, while serving as a consistent and responsive point of contact for members and the community. This role helps advance the Y’s commitment to safety, inclusion, and community well-being through excellence in aquatic services.
Qualifications
High School degree or equivalent with Bachelor’s degree preferred
Minimum of 2-3 years of lifeguarding experience
Minimum of 1 year with supervisory experience
Must hold CPR for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent, First Aid and Emergency Oxygen
YMCA Aquatic Supervisor or Team Leader certification preferred.
Must hold Lifeguard certification at time of hire
Must hold or can acquire Lifeguard Instructor certification within 90 days of hire
Certified Pool Operator or equivalent preferred
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Essential Functions
Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and evaluate lifeguards and aquatic program staff, ensuring coverage of all shifts and programs while fostering a positive, motivated team environment.
Assist in delivering in-service training and certifications in lifeguarding, swim instruction, CPR, and First Aid while maintaining accurate staff training records and development documentation.
Serve as a safety advisor on the branch leadership team, upholding risk management standards and health regulations across all aquatic operations and facilities.
Collaborate on program creation and evaluation, support innovative offerings that expand community impact, and gather participant feedback to inform ongoing improvement.
Help monitor pool chemical levels, support facility maintenance, assist with budget monitoring, and manage program data, including registration and scheduling accuracy.
Communicate with members and the community to resolve concerns promptly, reinforcing the Y’s commitment to safety, service, and satisfaction.
Other duties as assigned by the Association Aquatics Director.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
Caring: Show a sincere concern for others
Honesty: Be truthful in what you say and do
Respect: Follow the golden rule
Responsibility: Be accountable for your promises and actions
Required Certifications
Must hold CPR for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent, First Aid and Emergency Oxygen
YMCA Aquatic Supervisor or Team Leader certification preferred.
Must hold or can acquire Lifeguard Instructor certification within 90 days of hire
Must hold or can acquire Lifeguard Instructor certification within 90 days of hire
Lifeguard Instructor Trainer and Swim Lesson Instructor Trainer certifications preferred or achieved within 1 year of hire
Certified Pool Operator or equivalent preferred