Aquatics Coordinator

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles•South Pasadena, CA

1d•$22 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Aquatics Coordinator assists the Aquatics Director in ensuring safety and quality program delivery. The role ensures appropriate staffing and instructor-to-program ratios and assists with staff training and administrative duties. The position coordinates aquatic programs, supports scheduling and recordkeeping, and performs lifeguard duties while on duty, including continuous scanning of the pool and aquatic area and responding to emergencies in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. The coordinator maintains safety standards, checks equipment, identifies hazards, keeps required records, and builds positive relationships with members, participants, and staff. The position also requires attending meetings and trainings, upholding YMCA safety and risk-management policies, and demonstrating YMCA values and leadership competencies. This is a part-time benefited position of 30 or more hours per week at the Crowell Family YMCA in South Pasadena, California.

Requirements

Current YMCA Lifeguarding certification, or American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification with the requirement to obtain YMCA Lifeguarding Certification within 90 days of hire.
Current BLS for the Professional Rescuer certification from the American Safety & Health Institute, American Red Cross, or American Heart Association.
Current First Aid certification.
Current Emergency Oxygen Administration certification.
Ability to maintain required certifications.
Ability to demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
Ability to perform the physical, visual, and auditory functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Ability to meet specified aquatic safety assessments, including swimming, water-rescue, survival, and CPR tasks.
Ability to sit for extended periods in an elevated chair and remain alert and focused on the assigned zone, including in high heat and humidity.
Ability to move safely around the facility, including entering and exiting an elevated chair, while scanning the assigned zone.
Adequate hearing to detect noises and distinguish distress signals in environments with significant background noise.
Ability to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision.
Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for water rescue and to perform rescue, resuscitation, and survival skills.
Ability to communicate promptly and clearly during incidents, including projecting voice across distances and giving and receiving directions.
Ability to act swiftly in emergencies, including when uncertain whether a person is in danger.

Nice To Haves

Two to three years of lifeguard experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, oversee, and organize aquatic programs.
Provide staff with weekly rosters for enrollment and program-participant verification.
Complete administrative assignments as assigned by the Aquatics Director.
Assist the Aquatics Director or management with developing shift schedules and monitor Aquatics Department timesheets as directed.
While on duty as a lifeguard, continuously and uninterruptedly scan the pool and aquatic area.
Review emergency procedures and respond immediately to emergencies according to YMCA policies and procedures; complete related reports.
Follow and ensure compliance with Minimum Standards of Safety for Aquatic Activities 7.301 and enforce pool and aquatic-area safety rules, policies, and guidelines.
Maintain accurate records required by the YMCA and/or state Health Department code.
Perform equipment checks and ensure appropriate equipment is available.
Identify opportunities to improve safety standards and continuously monitor the aquatic area for hazards or unsafe conditions; promptly report hazards and take appropriate action.
Use problem-solving skills to make quick decisions, instruct, evaluate, supervise, and recognize potential danger or injury.
Successfully complete periodic aquatic safety assessments.
Attend required staff meetings and trainings.
Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management.
Demonstrate the Six Pillars of Character and YMCA Core Values in dealings with members, guests, volunteers, and fellow staff.
Demonstrate competencies and willingness to develop in Cause Driven Leadership areas, including mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness, and personal growth.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.