Aquatics Coordinator

YMCA
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This position is perfect if you have swimming skills and are looking to grow in a program leadership career!
Job Description

The Aquatics Coordinator position is a full-time commitment of 40 hours per week which includes approximately 25% time spent on administrative duties and majority of time serving members and participants.  Qualified candidates must be flexible with weekly scheduling and be available to work during days and hours of branch operations.
 
BENEFITS OFFERED:
Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance Coverage
Life & disability Insurance 
Retirement Savings
Complimentary Y Membership
55% discount Y Childcare services
Y Program Discounts 

Qualifications
  • Work experience in aquatics programming/environment, required.
  • Staff supervision experience, preferred.
  • Certifications that must be obtained and maintained within first 90 days:  Lifeguard (LGI), Water Safety
  • Instructor (WSI), Child Abuse Prevention, Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazard Communication.
  • Willingness to attend meetings, training, and obtain additional certification as requested.
Essential Functions
  • Ensure safe operation of aquatic programs and activities, adhering to and exemplifying
    Association policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Work alongside department staff, delegate tasks and responsibilities, monitor performance and
    provide development and leadership. Report staff successes and/or issues to department
    directors.
  • Ensure sufficient staff-to-participant ratios for assigned programs and services, personally
    covering shifts if necessary.
  • Assist department directors with staff training & onboarding, skills tests & performance
    observations.
  • Maintain good public relations and open communication with members and swim lesson
    parents.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

Leading Operations
• Responds to challenges with possible solutions in a timely manner.
• Acts responsibly with the Y’s resources, following all budgeting policies and procedures and
reporting irregularities immediately.
• Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of
accomplishment.
• Improvises quickly and appropriately when faced with unexpected circumstances.
• Delivers a high-quality experience to members, participants, or project teams.