Coordinator, Aquatics

YMCA of Metropolitan Denver • Littleton, CO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Coordinator, Aquatics working as part of the branch management team, will help deliver world-class customer service and relationship building skills to create a welcoming environment at the YMCA. The incumbent oversees many aspects of programming including development, swim lessons, swim team, open swim, while ensuring a safe and clean aquatic department. The incumbent will also exhibit the core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in all aspects of their work with the YMCA. The YMCA as the third place: To be the welcoming and transformative place - beyond work and home - where people feel most able to be their true selves; explore their purpose, dreams and goals; achieve health and wellness for their spirit, mind and body; connect with their community and feel a sense of belonging and possibilities like nowhere else.

Requirements

• Current lifeguard certification (American Red Cross or equivalent)
• CPR/AED & First Aid certification
• Experience supervising or leading staff (aquatics preferred)
• Strong communication and coaching skills
• A commitment to safety, inclusion, and youth development
• 21 years of age or older
• Must have American Red Cross/YMCA Lifeguard certification
• Current CPR for professional rescuer, AED and Oxygen Administration

Nice To Haves

• Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) or WSI certification
• YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor certification
• Previous experience as a supervisor preferred
• Previous experience with pool maintenance and swimming lessons preferred
• Certified Pool Operator Certificate preferred, otherwise must obtain with 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, and support lifeguards and swim instructors
• Ensure safety standards and risk management practices are followed at all times
• Lead in-service trainings and ongoing skill development
• Support swim lesson programming and participant experience
• Model YMCA values: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility
• Help create a pool environment where every member feels they belong
• Maintain pool safety when delivering swimming lessons; deliver lessons that provide students with the best opportunity to acquire skills for their level
• Educate participants on pool rules and enforce rules as required
• Remain current on all CPR, First Aid and other safety certification training
• Report all accidents and incidents to your supervisor immediately using proper forms
• Proactively clean up and/or repair areas used by the program
• Be visible to members at all times-work towards branch membership retention goals
• Keep daily attendance records and complete level skill sheets
• Be in the water 50-100% of class time
• Communicate with all participants/parents regarding the status of classes
• Be knowledgeable and supportive of the YMCA annual support campaign, and general procedures and policies, including personnel guidelines, facility access procedures, membership policies, and emergency plans

Benefits

• Free YMCA membership
• Leadership development and professional growth
• Medical, dental, vision & retirement benefits (for eligible full-time staff)
• The opportunity to make a measurable impact in your community
• Health and Vision Care
• Dental
• Generous Retirement Contribution Options -Includes company contribution of 10% once eligibility is met
• Paid Time off
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Program Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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