Aquatics Coordinator – Full-Time

Under the direction of the Aquatics Director, the Aquatics Coordinator provides day-to-day support of aquatic classes, instructors and pool area to ensure aquatic staff members are providing high-quality,member-focused programs in a safety controlled environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Works with supervisor to ensure that the aquatics programming needs of members are being met through staffing and scheduling of YMCA swim lesson program.
• Serves as a leader on the pool deck. Incorporates safe supervision practices while deck supervising, instructing and life-guarding. Follows all safety guidelines.
• Communicates effectively with program participants and answers questions as needed. Reports problems, complaints or concerns of program participants to the aquatic director in a timely fashion. Addresses parent concerns in a professional and positive manner.
• Supervises and maintains aquatic programming and safety during designated shift.
• Assists staff, including lifeguards and swim instructors, locate and secure coverage upon absence. Provides coverage when necessary.
• Provides swim lesson instruction under the guidelines of the Y Swim Lessons Program.
• Assists with general pool maintenance.
• Prepares for programming, organizes rosters, announces roll call, and takes attendance.
• Guides new and seasoned swim instructors with constructive criticism and positive reinforcement. Promotes teamwork and unity.
• Assists in the evaluation of swim participants and the recordings of evaluations for registration purposes.
• Assists in the administration and distribution of progress reports to Instructors and then to swim participants. Proofreads all progress reports prior to releasing them to swim participants.
• Assists with session planning through communication of current class participation, swimmer advancement & placement, etc.
• Ensures aquatic safety by enforcing sound teaching methods under Y Swim Lesson principles, maintenance of proper discipline and class control.
• Assists in pool schedule design, helping to ensure that pool time is used to the fullest extent.
• Obtains training in the Listen First program and implements it into everyday operations at the YMCA; serves as a mentor to staff in their implementation of the program.
• Conducts performance evaluations as requested by Aquatics Director.
• Assists with First Aid concerns.
• Attends all staff meetings and in-service trainings.
• Accountable for understanding the organization’s charitable status and mission to assure access for all through active participation in fundraising and philanthropy efforts.
• Is committed to child abuse prevention, including adhering to all child protection policies and procedures, completing required abuse prevention training and reporting suspicious or
  inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• All other duties as assigned by the Aquatics Director.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• One to two years related experience, preferably as an Aquatics Coordinator
• Must possess Swim Instructor certification or possess notable experience with the YMCA Swim Lesson Program
• Experience working with diverse populations preferred, with a commitment to inclusion and belonging
• Strong communication skills with participants, parents/guardians, and YMCA members
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team with other YMCA staff

Schedule: 40 hours per week – must be available to work nights and weekends

Pay: $22 – 24 per hour

Comprehensive Benefit Package: Generous paid time off, health/dental/vision/disability/life insurance coverage, health savings account contribution, 12% retirement contribution, 403(b) savings plan, holiday club contribution, free YMCA membership, and childcare and program discounts.