Aquatics Coordinator

YMCA
Salary
$48,000.00
How to Apply
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Job Description

The Aquatics Coordinator will provide supervision and instruction to members and staff in the Aquatics Department by listening actively, strengthening relationships, and ensuring a safe, fun, and enjoyable aquatic experience for members and program participants. The Coordinator must have leadership and continuous follow through.

Qualifications
  • Certifications: American Red Cross Lifeguarding (includes CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer with First Aid) - Instructor Preferred
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • Current YMCA Swim Instructor Certification preferred
  • Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness
  • Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA and American Red Cross standards
  • Maintain all required certifications (active)
  • One or more years of lifeguard/swim instructor supervisory experience preferred
Essential Functions
  • Provides supervision of the pool deck area, entrances, and high-risk /traffic areas
  • Assists in training and scheduling personnel as assigned.
  • Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergencies immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
  • Completes related reports as required
  • Maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, participants, and other staff
  • Answer member questions and provide assistance
  • Recruits, trains, supervises, and develops all members of the Aquatics Safety Team
  • Assist staff in handling any situations that may occur on the pool deck
  • Attends all staff meetings and training as required
  • Adheres to all Old Town-Orono YMCA policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and best practices
  • Performs and adheres to safety, cleanliness, and uniform standards
  • Assist in all areas as assigned and complete all projects and assignments as assigned by the supervisor
  • Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations.
  • Lifeguards and provides swim instruction
  • Ability to perform all functions of those they lead.
  • Assists in all areas as assigned
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

Inclusion
Critical Thinking & Decision Making
Emotional Maturity

Required Certifications

American Red Cross Lifeguarding (includes CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer with First Aid) certification - instructor preferred
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Current YMCA Swim Instructor Certification preferred