Water Safety Coordinator
About The Position
The YMCA Outreach Aquatic Coordinator assists with the day-to-day operations of the Outreach Water Safety department, working with lifeguards and swim instructors to provide a safe, enjoyable, and high-quality experience for participants. The role includes supervising staff, managing schedules, assisting with programs, maintaining program reports, and ensuring participant safety. The coordinator works closely with the Senior Aquatics Director to support aquatic program growth and maintain compliance with YMCA standards. The position coordinates adaptive swim lessons for children and adults with disabilities and supports outreach swim lesson programs with schools, nonprofits, municipalities, and community organizations. It also supports staff leadership, program administration, community engagement, customer service, and participant and partner communications.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum age of 21.
- Current Lifeguard Certification from the YMCA or Red Cross.
- Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications.
- Current Oxygen Management certification.
- Current Water Safety Instructor (WSI) or YMCA Swim Instructor (YSL) certification.
- Obtain YSL Trainer and Y Lifeguard Trainer certifications within one year of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Physical Education, or a related field.
- One to two years of aquatic supervisory experience.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate adaptive swim lessons for children and adults with physical, developmental, cognitive, and sensory disabilities.
- Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise adaptive swim instructors and volunteers.
- Observe instruction and provide feedback to monitor program quality.
- Ensure adaptive programs comply with YMCA safety standards and risk management procedures.
- Maintain participant records, progress reports, attendance, and program documentation.
- Communicate with families about participant progress and program recommendations.
- Assist with scheduling private adaptive swim lessons and assigning instructors.
- Assist in coordinating community outreach swim lesson programs with schools, nonprofits, municipalities, and community organizations.
- Support partnerships involving insurance-funded swim programs, drowning prevention initiatives, and grant-funded programs.
- Serve as a contact for outreach participants and partner agencies.
- Coordinate participant enrollment, scheduling, and program logistics.
- Track outreach participation, attendance, outcomes, and reporting requirements.
- Assist with grant documentation and data collection for community programs.
- Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training adaptive swim instructors and outreach lifeguards.
- Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback.
- Ensure instructors and lifeguards maintain required certifications.
- Assist with instructor scheduling and substitute coverage.
- Prepare seasonal schedules and instructor assignments.
- Monitor enrollment and recommend additional classes based on demand.
- Maintain adaptive equipment inventory and recommend purchases as needed.
- Assist with budget tracking for adaptive and outreach programs.
- Ensure required participant forms and waivers are completed.
- Represent the YMCA at community events promoting water safety and adaptive programming.
- Promote adaptive and outreach programs through community presentations and marketing efforts.
- Support fundraising events and special aquatic events.
- Provide service to participants, families, and community partners; respond to questions and concerns and resolve participant issues professionally.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
