Aquatics Coordinator
Working at the YMCA you’ll discover more than a job – you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the community.
Job Description
The Aquatics Coordinator will provide supervision and instruction to members and staff in the Aquatics Department by listening actively, strengthening relationships, and ensuring a safe, fun, and enjoyable aquatic experience for members and program participants. The Coordinator must have leadership and continuous follow through.
Qualifications
- Certifications: American Red Cross Lifeguarding (includes CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer with First Aid) - Instructor Preferred
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Current YMCA Swim Instructor Certification preferred
- Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness
- Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA and American Red Cross standards
- Maintain all required certifications (active)
- One or more years of lifeguard/swim instructor supervisory experience preferred
Essential Functions
- Provides supervision of the pool deck area, entrances, and high-risk /traffic areas
- Assists in training and scheduling personnel as assigned.
- Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergencies immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
- Completes related reports as required
- Maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, participants, and other staff
- Answer member questions and provide assistance
- Recruits, trains, supervises, and develops all members of the Aquatics Safety Team
- Assist staff in handling any situations that may occur on the pool deck
- Attends all staff meetings and training as required
- Adheres to all Old Town-Orono YMCA policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and best practices
- Performs and adheres to safety, cleanliness, and uniform standards
- Assist in all areas as assigned and complete all projects and assignments as assigned by the supervisor
- Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations.
- Lifeguards and provides swim instruction
- Ability to perform all functions of those they lead.
- Assists in all areas as assigned
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
Inclusion
Critical Thinking & Decision Making
Emotional Maturity
Required Certifications
American Red Cross Lifeguarding (includes CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer with First Aid) certification - instructor preferred
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Current YMCA Swim Instructor Certification preferred
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