The Aquatics Coordinator is a professional who is responsible for aquatics programs and safety of the Aquatic facility.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Responsible for ensuring quality swim lesson program delivery and striving for excellent program participant satisfaction following the YUSA and YMCA of the Triangle Program Guidelines.
- Assist with recruiting, hiring, training, coaching and evaluating swim lesson staff. Provide additional support with part time leadership staff (Head Lifeguards).
- Schedules instructors for program needs for both the Chapel Hill-Carrboro and YMCA at Meadowmont locations.
- Provide leadership with all aspects of community outreach and program delivery with Swim for Life.
- Assist the Aquatics Director with representing the Y with various community safety groups and events (ie. Safe Kids, Community Days, etc)
- Help represent the Aquatics Department with IQ team work.
- Prepare and teach Lifeguard Training classes.
- Prepare and teach ASHI classes.
- Provide at least 10 hours per week of direct service either lifeguarding or teaching swim lessons.
- Prevent, prepare for, and respond to incidents in and around the pool area.
- Exact adherence to standards of safe and courteous conduct among staff.
- Collaborate with and support Youth and Membership programs. Be available to assist in additional department roles such as lifeguard, swim instructor and front-line host.
- Follow Association provided Swim Lesson Instructor trainings, while conducting monthly in-services.
- Be an ambassador for the YMCA Mission and lead by example to staff and members.
- Make responsible decisions within the scope of prudent and best practices in Aquatics.
- Model the Association Image Guidelines by being professionally attired and groomed.
- Assist with preparing lifeguard staff schedules.
- Report any concerns with staff to the Director of Aquatics.
- Maintain positive public relations. Know and be able to interpret the aquatic policies and programs of the YMCA of the Triangle Area, Inc. and the Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA
- Communicate regularly and work closely with the Aquatics Director and/or Branch Leadership when program, facility, or staff issues arise.
- Follow and practice established Emergency Action Plans (EAP) for emergencies. Complete Incident Report and submit it to the Aquatic Director immediately.
- Follow and practice all documentation and reporting practices established by the YMCA of the Triangle Area.
- Actively participate in Annual Campaign by identifying and recruiting volunteers for assigned team.
- Maintain all required certifications.
- Other duties as assigned.
Educational Background:
A two-year post-secondary education or a baccalaureate undergraduate degree is preferred.
Skills/Experience:
- Strong communication, organizational and leadership skills
- Lifeguarding (YMCA or Red Cross), CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Standard First Aid, AED, and Oxygen Administration for the Professional Rescuer required
- Instructor certifications in Red Cross Lifeguard Training and CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Oxygen Administration are necessary. YMCA Lifeguard Instructor/ASHI Instructor preferred or to be obtained within 6 months of hire.
- Hold or be able to obtain current certifications in pool operations to meet Orange County and North Carolina Health codes. NSPF, CPO and or NRPA AFO.
- 2 years of swim lesson delivery and lifeguard experience.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Sep 17 2017
Active Until:
Oct 17 2017
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit