Aquatics Coordinator

Buckeye Valley Family YMCA•Newark, OH

About The Position

Ensures a safe and positive environment for members so that they can have fun while learning how to swim; ensures that instructional staff are able to teach in a well-organized environment.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age and have HS diploma and previous teaching experience.
Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen, Lifeguarding required.
Within 6 months of hire: YSL, LGI (ARC) Required
Passionate belief in the Y’s cause of nurturing the potential of all youth, supporting healthy living for all people and finding ways to help and support our neighbors.
Understanding of the nature and purpose of the YMCA and the respective roles of volunteers and staff.
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Proven track record of developing authentic relationships with others.
Ability to foster a collaborative team approach to solving challenging situations.

Responsibilities

Ensures records of all staff certifications are current and complete along with all in service standards being met.
Updating pool schedule monthly and monitors for upcoming events.
Conducts certification courses in both YMCA and American Red Cross courses.
Helps maintains inventory and recommends purchases as needed
Relates with parents of participants by: providing information/procedures around observing lessons; providing handouts and flyers; answering questions during the lessons; distributing and collecting program evaluation forms during last class of the session.
Participates in emergency drills and procedures to the highest level that training and situation permits.
Enter classes into system, reassign students to appropriate level, eliminate wait list, monitor registration, return phone calls and emails within 48 hours, plan next session, post schedule on web site and at front desk, track inventory and order when necessary.
Track retention numbers, promotion rate, total registration and class registration. Analyze fill percentages and adjust next session offerings. Keep current on Wiki. Develop strategies to grow/build program. Reach out to community to build program
Directly supervises 15-20 staff.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the association's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; developing, coaching, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.