AQUATICS COORDINATOR

YMCA of Columbia Willamette•Vancouver, WA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA is seeking an experienced and effective leader to become an Aquatic Coordinator. This role involves leading a team of lifeguards, swim instructors, and coaches, and is responsible for planning, coordinating, and facilitating all aquatics programming. The Aquatic Coordinator will also be involved in hiring, training, and supervising aquatics staff and volunteers, managing the department budget, maintaining records, and organizing special events. The position requires upholding YMCA Policies and Standards and being a positive role model for the community.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old
Have at least 2 years of aquatic leadership experience
Be available during program hours (including evenings/weekends)
Possess (or obtain within 30 days) a current YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
Possess (or obtain within 30 days) a current CPR/AED & First Aid Certification
Possess (or obtain within 30 days) YMCA "Leader" Certification
Be able to pass a written/physical assessment prior to duty
Have visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and physical ability to act swiftly in emergency situations
Have ability to observe participant activities adequately, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures
Red Cross Lifeguard Prerequisite Skills: 300 yard continuous swim (freestyle or breaststroke) demonstrating endurance and breath control (face in the water), 2 minutes treading water legs only (no hands), Brick rescue within 1 minute 40 seconds (without the use of goggles, swim 20 yards, dive 7-10 feet to retrieve 10lb object, return to starting point on back with both hands on brick, exit without using ladder or steps)
YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor Prerequisite Skills: 25 yards Front Crawl (with side-breathing), 25 yards Back Crawl, 25 yards Breaststroke, 25 yards Butterfly (or your best attempt), 25 yards Side Stroke, 25 yards Elementary Backstroke

Nice To Haves

Possess a current YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification
Possess a current YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor or Red Cross WSI Certification
Possess a current CPO or AFO certification
Possess a current YMCA "Team-Leader" Certification

Responsibilities

Planning, coordinating, and facilitating all aquatics programming (under the direction of the Aquatics Director)
Hiring, training, and supervising Lifeguards, Swim Instructors, and other aquatics staff and volunteers
Developing, managing, and implementing the aquatics department budget (under the direction of the AQ Director)
Maintaining accurate records of pool usage, chemical readings, program participation, and staff certifications
Keeping your skills fresh by planning, leading, and participating in In-service Training and Drills
Organizing and implementing special aquatics events both on- and off-site
Assisting with pump/chemical room maintenance duties
Being a positive role model for youths in your community
Upholding the YMCA Policies and Standards