Coordinator, Aquatics
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. For 150 years, the YMCA of Metro Denver has been more than a place - it is a movement that lifts spirit, mind and body for all. Our direction is clear: Elevate Lives and Rise Together. Grounded by our mission and strengthened by the global YMCA movement we will elevate our people, purpose, partnerships and promise.
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
- Previous experience with pool maintenance and swimming lessons preferred
- Current CPR for professional rescuer, AED and Oxygen Administration
- Regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
- Frequently required to sit, reach and must be able to move around the work environment
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and focus
- Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
Nice To Haves
- Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) or WSI certification
- YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor certification
- Previous experience as a supervisor 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
- Free Membership
- Program Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
