Aquatics Coordinator

Old Colony YMCA • East Bridgewater, MA

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About The Position

The Aquatics Coordinator leads aquatic programs and staff at Old Colony YMCA, creating a safe, engaging, and welcoming pool environment for community members of all ages. The role promotes water safety, youth development, confidence, and lifelong aquatic skills while supporting the YMCA’s mission and core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

The coordinator oversees program quality and facility operations, recruits and develops lifeguards and aquatics staff, and works with branch leadership and community partners to promote aquatics programs and water-safety initiatives. The position requires maintaining relevant certifications, completing required training, and being physically able to teach aquatic lessons and lift an adult male from the pool to the pool deck.

Requirements

• Team Leader Certification from Y-USA, or actively working toward it; YMCA provides training.
• Acquire and maintain Ellis LG and LGI certifications within required timelines.
• Acquire and maintain American Red Cross WSI or WSIT certification within required timelines.
• Acquire and maintain Vanguard Aquatics Supervisor Training within required timelines.
• Three to five years of related work experience.
• Physically able to teach aquatic lessons and lift an adult male from the pool to the pool deck.
• Complete program-specific and employee orientation training by the required timeline.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure aquatic activities are safe, engaging, and aligned with YMCA standards.
• Promote water safety through swim testing, education, and community outreach.
• Help create a fun and welcoming environment for members.
• Recruit, train, and mentor lifeguards and aquatics staff.
• Provide ongoing in-service training and hands-on coaching.
• Model professionalism, vigilance, and teamwork.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-equipped aquatic facility.
• Oversee scheduling, certifications, and essential documentation.
• Support emergency preparedness and ensure staff are rescue-ready.
• Promote aquatics programs and water-safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with branch leadership and community partners.
• Represent the YMCA mission in interactions with others.
• Complete program-specific and employee orientation training by the required timeline.

Benefits

• Leadership development opportunities.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the community.
• Growth support within a mission-driven organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed