Aquatics Coordinator - Swim Lessons

YMCA of Greater Brandywine•Coatesville, PA

6d•$21 - $27•Onsite

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 2026 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer for the third 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