Coordinator, Aquatics

YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN LOS ANGELES•Lancaster, CA

13d•$22 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Aquatics Coordinator is responsible assisting the Aquatics Director in ensuring safety and quality program delivery. The Aquatics Coordinator will ensure appropriate staffing and instructor/program ratios are observed. Other responsibilities will include assisting the Aquatics Director in staff training and administrative duties.

Requirements

Current YMCA Lifeguarding, American Safety & Health Institute or American Red Cross or American Heart Association BLS for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid certifications and Emergency Oxygen Administration.
Certified American Red Cross Lifeguards must obtain YMCA Lifeguarding Certification within 90 days of hire.
Ability to maintain required certification
Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards
You must have the physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

2-3 years lifeguard experience

Responsibilities

Coordinates, oversees and organizes aquatic programs.
Provides staff with weekly rosters for enrollment and program-participant verification.
Completes administrative assignments as assigned by the Aquatics Director.
Assists the Aquatics Director or Management in developing shift schedules; monitors Aquatics Department timesheets as directed by the Aquatics Director.
While on duty as a lifeguard, provides continuous, uninterrupted scanning of pool and aquatic area.
Reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
Completes related reports as required.
Follows and ensures Minimum Standards of Safety for Aquatic Activities 7.301.
Understands and consistently enforces safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.
Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state Health Department code.
Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.
Plays an active role in continuing to identify ways to improve safety standards.
Maintains effective, positive relationships with members, participants and other staff.
Continuously monitors aquatic area for hazardous or unsafe conditions.
Immediately reports all hazardous or unsafe conditions to management and takes appropriate action.
Uses problem solving skills to make quick decisions, instruct, evaluate, supervise, and recognize the potential for danger or injury.
Successfully completes and pass periodic aquatic safety assessments.
Sustain and demonstrate the listed physical demands below:
Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting and risk management.
Demonstrate the Six Pillars of Character (Trustworthiness, Citizenship, Respect, Responsibility, Caring, Fairness) as well as the YMCA Core Values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility in all dealings with members, guests, volunteers and fellow staff.
Demonstrate competencies in and willingness to develop in the Cause Driven Leadership areas of mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness and personal growth.
All other duties as assigned by your supervisor.