Aquatics Coordinator

YMCA OF THE JERSEY SHORE•Freehold, NJ

3d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Aquatics Director, the Aquatics Coordinator is responsible for the YMCA swim lesson program. The primary responsibilities of this position include planning and delivering a program which brings the joy of swimming to children and adults using the YMCA Swim Lessons Curriculum while providing direct service as an instructor. The Aquatics Coordinator will be the principal contact for parents and participants for the YMCA swim lessons and aquatics certification programs. The coordinator will create the lesson schedule, deliver and manage swim lessons programs in the YMCA's CRM database (Daxko) conduct in-service trainings. Enthusiastically represents The YMCA of the Jersey Shore by displaying a positive attitude, maintaining a high level of energy and commitment to quality throughout all aspects of the job through the four character values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Provides leadership and support to YMCA aquatics programming by implementing private, group lessons and certification courses which drives an increase in participant enrollment resulting in attaining revenue and budget goals as set by the Executive Director. Appropriately mentors aquatic staff including lifeguards and swim instructors through effective onboarding and training for new employees. Instructs swimming lessons as assigned in accordance with YMCA guidelines. Cooperatively supports the Aquatics Director by developing schedules, overseeing guards, ensuring all safety and risk prevention policies are followed. Assists the Aquatics Director with maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pool, on deck and surrounding areas. Prevents accidents by maintaining observation of the pool area, enforcing health and safety rules and maintaining emergency readiness. Assists with record maintenance. Monitors daily chemical readings in pools and on chemical systems. Performs daily check on systems in pump rooms. Reports when chemical levels out of range or any found issues in pump room. Develops positive relationships with participants and parents encouraging involvement and identifying potential volunteers. Assists as needed with pool administration including the creation of the Swim Lessons, Private Swim Lessons, Master's Program and the Swim Instructor schedules. Attends and leads staff meetings, and trainings as required. Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Responds to emergency situations as needed. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary. Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Keeping areas safe. Reports damaged equipment.

Requirements

Minimum 21 years of age
Current American Red Cross lifeguard certification
Current American Red Cross First Aid certification
Current American Red Cross CPR/AED certification
Current American Red Cross oxygen administration certification
Demonstrated ability to assist children and others in the development of swimming skills
Ability to teach skills to others

Nice To Haves

YMCA Swim Lesson V.6 Instructor Certification, within 90 days of employment
Online Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days
Online Blood Borne Pathogens training within 30 days
Online Unlawful Harassment Prevention training within 30 days
Online Safe Lifting training within 90 days
Online Slips, Trip and Fall Training within 90 days
The YMCA of the Jersey Shore New Team Member Orientation within 90 days
Ability to maintain certification level of physical and mental readiness

Responsibilities

Planning and delivering the YMCA swim lesson program.
Acting as the principal contact for parents and participants for YMCA swim lessons and aquatics certification programs.
Creating lesson schedules and managing swim lessons programs in the YMCA's CRM database (Daxko).
Conducting in-service trainings.
Implementing private, group lessons, and certification courses.
Mentoring aquatic staff, including lifeguards and swim instructors.
Instructing swimming lessons as assigned.
Developing schedules and overseeing guards.
Ensuring all safety and risk prevention policies are followed.
Assisting with maintaining safe swimming conditions.
Preventing accidents by observing the pool area and enforcing rules.
Maintaining emergency readiness.
Assisting with record maintenance.
Monitoring daily chemical readings and performing daily checks on pump room systems.
Reporting chemical level issues or pump room problems.
Developing positive relationships with participants and parents.
Assisting with pool administration, including schedule creation.
Attending and leading staff meetings and trainings.
Following all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
Responding to emergency situations.
Completing incident and accident reports.
Organizing and storing class equipment.
Keeping areas safe.
Reporting damaged equipment.