AQUATICS COORDINATOR (FULL-TIME)

BUTLER COUNTY FAMILY YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN AS•Butler, PA

About The Position

The Aquatics Coordinator supervises day-to-day aquatics programs and activities and provides leadership coverage during peak periods of high swimmer volume. The role also includes lifeguarding, teaching, and leading classes as needed. The position supports the YMCA’s work to strengthen communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The coordinator oversees aquatics personnel and pool operations, maintains safety and health compliance, and coordinates pool maintenance, staff development, member service, and aquatic staffing for special events. The schedule includes daytime and evening hours and is flexible. The role requires performing physical activities including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Before hire, employees must obtain the listed Pennsylvania criminal record, child abuse history, FBI, and National Sex Offender Registry clearances, as well as Mandated Reporter Training certification. Clearances are accepted if completed within two years of the hire date. Employees may be reimbursed up to $50 for clearances, with a receipt, after passing the probationary period.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of experience in aquatics.
Minimum age of 21.
Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
American Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguard Certification, including CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and AED.
Current Oxygen Administration certification.
LGI Lifeguard Certification within 6 months of employment.
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Ability to perform the physical aspects of the position, including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.
Required pre-employment clearances: PA Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Certification, FBI Clearance (Department of Human Services), and NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry Verification).
Mandated Reporter Training Certificate required for employment.

Responsibilities

Cover lifeguarding and swim instruction when a shift is unfilled.
Perform as Head Lifeguard while on duty.
Interview, hire, train, develop, schedule, and direct personnel.
Monitor daily pool operations for compliance with state, local, and YMCA health and safety regulations.
Maintain accurate pool logs and report pool maintenance needs.
Create and monitor daily, weekly, and monthly Aquatics Center maintenance schedules, and train staff to use cleaning equipment properly.
Ensure staff certification records are current and complete.
Review and evaluate staff performance.
Submit Payroll Remove and Payroll Adjustment forms to Human Resources in a timely manner.
Report to the location during “All Director” emergency calls.
Communicate necessary pool closures promptly to the supervisor, marketing, and front desk.
Provide quality member service, assist members, and refer questions or concerns outside the role’s expertise to a supervisor.
Respond to member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
Accept constructive criticism and take corrective action as needed.
Develop lifeguards’ customer service skills and job performance, and set performance expectations.
Assist the Swim Lesson Coordinator as needed.
Attend weekly staff meetings.
Develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
Coordinate aquatics staff for special events such as triathlons and Healthy Kids Day.
Conduct oneself professionally in accordance with the YMCA Code of Conduct.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
8 paid holidays.
Generous paid time off.
12% retirement fund.
403(b) retirement savings plan.
Long-term disability.
Company-paid life insurance.
Free child care for the first child and 50% off for additional children.
Free family YMCA membership.
Up to 50% off select YMCA programming.
Staff growth and development opportunities.
Tuition reimbursement.
Up to $50 compensation for clearance costs, with a receipt, after the probationary period is passed.