Aquatics Coordinator

YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta•Covington, GA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Aquatics Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the safety of facility patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies and maintaining the pool according to Aquatics Department and Georgia Health Department standards. The role operates under the supervision of the Aquatics Director and supports aquatics staff, programming, pool operations, safety, and member service at the Covington Family YMCA. The coordinator maintains staffing and program schedules, supports compliance with program and certification standards, helps maintain pool chemistry and cleanliness, and trains staff in emergency policies and procedures. The position also involves continuous surveillance of the pool and deck, incident reporting, timely response to member questions and concerns, and participation in scheduled meetings, trainings, and events. The YMCA notes that employment is subject to change and requires successful completion of background, drug, motor vehicle record, and reference checks, as well as legal eligibility to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Requirements

Associate degree in public administration, exercise science, or a related field, or a high school diploma and at least one year of aquatics experience.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Current lifeguard certification.
Certified Pool Operator certification within six months of hire.
AED and oxygen training, and First Aid/CPR training, within 30 days of hire.
Maintain certification or recertification and/or complete CECs.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
Effective problem-solving, multitasking, and organizational skills.
Excellent customer service experience or standards.
Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Y-USA Leader Certification within 90 days of hire.
Understanding of risk management issues and facility safety requirements.
Ability to represent the YMCA in a mature and professional manner and uphold its values, philosophies, and ideals.
Ability to pass pre-employment criminal record, drug screening, motor vehicle record, and reference checks according to company policy.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an aquatics leadership role.
Current YMCA Lifeguard Instructor, ASHI Instructor, and/or YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor Trainer certification.

Responsibilities

Maintain schedules for aquatics staff across all shifts, including opening and closing responsibilities.
Develop and maintain aquatic programming, initiatives, program calendars, and schedules.
Ensure day-to-day program compliance and maintain applicable certification standards.
Follow and enforce YMCA and Aquatics Department rules and regulations, including maintaining pool chemical balance in support of the Certified Pool Operator.
Comply with YMCA and Health Department standards and ensure pool cleanliness with aquatics staff.
Report mechanical needs to the Branch Executive and/or support services.
Check and record pool chemistry and discuss chemistry or mechanical concerns with the Branch Executive and support services.
Train staff in proper emergency policies and procedures through regular in-services.
Maintain constant surveillance of the water and pool deck.
Complete incident reports properly and submit them to Branch Leadership.
Give full attention to patrons and pool-area operations.
Address YMCA members’ questions and concerns with exceptional service and ensure timely follow-through.
Attend scheduled meetings, trainings, and events.
Follow Aquatics Department policies and procedures.