Avery Aquatics Coordinator

Greater Joliet Area YMCA•Plainfield, IL

3d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Develops, organizes and implements high quality, member-focused YMCA aquatic programs. In conjunction with Aquatics Director and Manager, provides administration and supervision of the aquatics staff, swimming pool and related areas per YMCA requirements. Provides emergency services when necessary. Coordinates or provides emergency coverage during scheduled work hours as needed assuring pools have a certified lifeguard on deck during all operating hours and after hour rentals. Responsible for assigning tasks to aquatics team members and resolving challenges that occur during scheduled work hours. Monitors daily pool operations during scheduled work hours to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations. Conducts pool chemical checks and maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels during scheduled work hours to ensure the safety of staff and members. Conducts lifeguarding and swim instruction in-services and tracks attendance. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Responds to member and community inquiries and complaints that occur during scheduled work hours and communicates occurrences with the Aquatics Manager and Aquatics Director. Ensures all swim lesson participants are in the correct location for class and attendance is taken. Responsible for teaching swim lesson classes and guarding as needed. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Lifeguard Certification
CPR Certification
First Aid Certification.
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Must be able to work evenings and weekends.
Minimum age of 18.

Nice To Haves

One to two years related experience preferred; for example, as a head lifeguard, swim coach, or other leadership role.
Completion of New Staff Orientation
Bloodborne Pathogens training
Child Abuse Prevention training
Sexual Harassment Prevention training
Active Shooter training
Slip Trip and Fall prevention training
Hazardous Communications training
Lifeguard Instructor Certification (within 90 days).

Responsibilities

Provides administration and supervision of the aquatics staff, swimming pool and related areas per YMCA requirements.
Provides emergency services when necessary.
Coordinates or provides emergency coverage during scheduled work hours as needed assuring pools have a certified lifeguard on deck during all operating hours and after hour rentals.
Responsible for assigning tasks to aquatics team members and resolving challenges that occur during scheduled work hours.
Monitors daily pool operations during scheduled work hours to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations.
Conducts pool chemical checks and maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels during scheduled work hours to ensure the safety of staff and members.
Conducts lifeguarding and swim instruction in-services and tracks attendance.
Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
Responds to member and community inquiries and complaints that occur during scheduled work hours and communicates occurrences with the Aquatics Manager and Aquatics Director.
Ensures all swim lesson participants are in the correct location for class and attendance is taken.
Responsible for teaching swim lesson classes and guarding as needed.
Performs all other duties as assigned