Aquatics Coordinator
About The Position
Under the direct supervision of the Aquatics Director, the Aquatics Coordinator is to provide the safest possible environment for YMCA members and participants in the pool area. Acts as a shift supervisor in the absence of Aquatics Director. Must be able to recognize a hazardous situation. They must be able to supervise swimmers, minimize dangers, educate members about water safety, enforce rules and regulations, prepare records and reports, teach swim lessons, and give assistance whenever needed. This is a full-time hourly position consisting of 20-30 direct program hours a week, and additional department administrative duties. Assist the Aquatics Director with program implementation, staff training and development, member engagement, and department programming and promotion. This is an opportunity to better your community, join a supportive team, and grow yourself along the way - join us and be a difference maker!
Requirements
- Ability to maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness
- Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
- Minimum of three year's coaching, lifeguard, or swim instructor experience
- Must be able to communicate effectively and have knowledge and understanding of administrative, management, financial, program, and human relations skills
- Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience
- Lifeguard, CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED, and First Aid
Nice To Haves
- Swim Lesson Certification (Red Cross WSI or YMCA) or equivalent experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide the safest possible environment for YMCA members and participants in the pool area
- Act as a shift supervisor in the absence of Aquatics Director
- Supervise swimmers
- Minimize dangers
- Educate members about water safety
- Enforce rules and regulations
- Prepare records and reports
- Teach swim lessons
- Give assistance whenever needed
- Assist the Aquatics Director with program implementation, staff training and development, member engagement, and department programming and promotion
Benefits
- Generous paid vacation time (4 weeks paid time off & 6 Holidays that accrues with tenure)
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Free 2 Adult Family YMCA Membership
- 50% discount on Preschool Childcare, School Age Childcare, Summer Day Camp, and Resident Camp services
- Discounts on Programs for yourself & family members including swim lessons, sports, personal training, and more
- 25% discounts on Birthday Parties, Pool, and Gym Rentals
- Discounted tuition to UNH Manchester, Granite State College & SNHU
- After qualifying, 8% employer contribution to retirement fund
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
