Aquatics Coordinator - Swim Lessons

YMCA of Greater Brandywine • Coatesville, PA

5d • $21 - $27

About The Position

Assume leadership role, including administrative, programmatic, and delivery of programs in accordance with YMCA program quality standards. The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) was named a 2025 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer for a second consecutive year. An association of nine YMCAs serving Chester County, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is a non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child, promoting healthy living, and fostering social responsibility through life-changing programs for all.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of advanced experience in specialty field and/or pursuing advanced education in a related field (i.e. Dance, Tennis, Martial Arts, etc.)
• Must be 21 years or older
• Ability to effectively use technology for programmatic needs
• Experience teaching a minimum of 4 years in the specialized area
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of the specialized area
• Obtain and maintain all new hires certifications and trainings within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Conducts class sessions as scheduled and provides assistance in a safe, enthusiastic, thorough, courteous, and professional manner.
• Leads program with enthusiasm and positive motivation.
• Promotes and exhibits a healthy attitude, lifestyle, and appearance.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge and ability to demonstrate skills necessary for specialty field.
• Organizes and maintains program records (i.e., attendance records, rosters, etc.)
• Manages all equipment.
• Maintains a clean and risk-free environment.
• Communicates effectively and timely with program participants and parents. Prior to the start of class (monthly or academy), communicates and assists participants with questions.
• Ensures all children are picked up by a parent.
• Promotes other YMCA programs by handing out brochures, answering questions, or referring inquiries to appropriate person.
• Create staff schedule and communicate with staff.
• Ensures compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures.
• Develop and conduct specialized training sessions and contribute to overall programming growth within the specialty for YMCA members
• Overseeing day to day operations of the swim lesson program
• Coordinate and schedule swim lesson programs for all ages
• Recruit, train, and hire swim instructors
• Ensure instructors are following YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor curricula
• Attend and lead in service training and staff meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free family YMCA membership, including outdoor pools
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid holidays and plentiful PTO for full-time employees
• Babysitting while you work (up to 4 hours per day)
• Generous program discounts on childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons and more!
• 12% employer contribution to retirement savings upon reaching eligibility and optional 403B retirement savings plan upon hire.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing education reimbursement, tuition discounts with Chestnut Hill College and Immaculata University
• Career development and paid training
• Unlimited referral bonus beginning at $300.00

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees