Under the supervision of the Membership Services Director, the responsibility of the Program Coordinator is to develop and oversee all aspects of a high-quality youth development program that serves the needs of our community and the SLYMCA constituency. Additionally, the Program Coordinator will be responsible for the management of aquatic staff and programming at SLYMCA. All aspects of the youth development and aquatic programs will reinforce the four principles of Honesty, Caring, Respect, and Responsibility.
The Program Coordinator is responsible for maintaining the highest safety standards in every aspect of the recreation center aquatic programs and pool management. The ability to manage multiple tasks and work with all people is essential. Good interpersonal skills and willingness to be a team player is important. The Program Coordinator will carry out his/her responsibilities in accordance with established operating policies and procedures of the YMCA, ACA, and county, state, and federal agencies.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.
- Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility.
- Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.
- Prior experience working with youth.
- At least 1 year working as a certified lifeguard.
- Current certification in Basic Life Support, Basic First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen Administration from ASHI or American Red Cross.
- Current YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard certification.
- YMCA Swim Lesson or American Red Cross WSI instructor certificates (preferred)
- YMCA Lifeguard Instructor and ASHI BLS/FA/02 Instructor certification or a willingness to obtain Instructor-level certification within 60 days ofhire (preferred)
- Copies of certifications must be on file and it will be the individuals' responsibility to update before cards expires.
Hourly: $12.50 - $13.50