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Aquatics Coordinator & Head Coach

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Newton, MA, USA
Full-time

Assists the Aquatics Director oversee the development and operations of aquatics, and/or other programs. Recruits, trains and supports assigned staff. Assumes the position of Associate Head Coach for Blue Waves Swim Team. Aids in the development and helps implement high quality, member-focused YMCA aquatics programs.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Act as a leader in program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives.
  • Assist with recruiting, hiring, training, developing, scheduling and directing personnel and volunteers as needed.\
  • Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete.
  • Lifeguard and teach swim lessons when needed.
  • Assume the position of Associate Head Coach for Blue Waves Swim Team.
  • Manage rosters, mid-session reports, certificates of completions and registrations. (Including registrations for Blue Waves.)
  • Manages daily emails/voicemails to the Aquatics Department.
  • Assists with lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid and CPR trainings and in-services.
  • Assists in coverage and finding coverage for the pool schedules.
  • Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
  • Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events, including volunteer opportunities.
  • Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
  • Create and execute one new program idea per session/quarter.
  • May include a summer off-site at a WSY summer camp.
  • Position will include weekends and evenings.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Six months to one year related experience preferred; for example, as an aquatics coordinator or supervisor.
  • One year minimum swim team coaching experience.
  • Minimum age of 21.
  • Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, First Aid, Emergency Oxygen, Lifeguard Training, YMCA Swim Instructor certification, or equivalent. And any related USA swimming certifications.
  • Preferred Certifications: Lifeguard Instructor
  • Completion or working toward completion of Team Leader Certification
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Feb 18 2019
Active Until: 
Mar 18 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit