The Aquatics Coordinator assists in supervising and coordinating the operations of the aquatics program. He/she will provide quality swim lesson and swim team programs, maintain efficiency and effectiveness in lifeguard and swim instructor scheduling and management, and provide a safe and effective aquatics environment. The successful employee will model the behavioral values established by the Association and will have a passion and enthusiasm for the mission of the Y.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Assist Director of Sports & Aquatics in providing proper day-to-day supervision of assigned aquatic programs including recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling, correcting, and evaluating lifeguards, swim instructors, and swim team coaches to ensure coverage meets association standards.
- Ensure quality lifeguarding and swim lesson programs.
- Maintain aquatics program areas and equipment with high attention to safety and cleanliness.
- Assist with program promotion.
- Be actively involved with ordering and stocking supplies for aquatics.
- Ensure proper record-keeping.
- Assist in performing required safety drills and employee in-services.
- Assist in bi-weekly payroll duties for aquatics staff.
- Lifeguard and teach classes as necessary.
- Assist with ensuring proper pool chemistry and pool maintenance; keep proper pool chemical log.
- Assist in scheduling private lessons, private parties, and backyard lessons.
- Manage emails and phone calls related to aquatics.
- Lead and motivate aquatics staff.
- Make good decisions and exercise mature judgment.
- Aid in preparation for swim meets as necessary.
- Recruit prospective members and provide information about YMCA membership and aquatics fee structures.
- Attend all staff meetings and trainings as required.
- Follow all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency procedures and completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
- Maintain effective communication with aquatic participants and their guardians.
- Cross-promote YMCA programs and services continually.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Apply and comply with all YMCA policies and procedures and exemplify the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith.
- Adhere to all risk management and safety practices of the Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA.
Educational Background:
High school diploma or GED required.
Skills/Experience:
- Must be at least 18 years of age;
- Must have an aquatic background including knowledge in lifeguarding, instructing swim lessons, and training.
- Requires current certification in Lifeguard, Swim Instructor, CPR PRO, AED, First Aid, and Oxygen Administration.
- CPO or POOL certification preferred.
- Minimum of two years experience in aquatics.
- Basic computer knowledge and office skills required.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills required, speaking politely, clearly, and articulating accurate information.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Must be able to work effectively with a diversity of people, different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and all ages. Interacts regularly with members, volunteers, staff and other community leaders.
- Must have Child Abuse Prevention, Blood borne Pathogens training, hazard communication, slips, trips, and falls training, new hire orientation and any other trainings required.
Compensation/Benefits:
Hourly: $13.75 - $15.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Mar 26 2018
Active Until:
Apr 26 2018
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit