What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aquatics Coordinator position at Greater Providence Young Men's Christian Association?
Position summary:
Coordinate the development, administration, supervision, delivery and evaluation of aquatic staff and Programming. This may specifically entail the aforementioned duties as they relate to swim lesson organization and safety and risk management.
Reports To: Senior Aquatics Director
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist in the recruitment of pool facilities.
- Assist in determining feasibility of pool usage relatively to safety, risks and capacity.
- Provide swim lessons, other class offerings, program descriptions and fees.
- Develop and coordinate pool schedules.
- Facilitate registration process.
- Obtain and maintain program supply inventory and disburse to instructors.
- Recruit, train and evaluate staff as needed.
- Coordinate staffing schedules.
- Adhere to all establish health, safety and risk procedures in order to create and maintain a safe work environment for participants.
- Work with the Program Director to market aquatic programs.
- Responsible for attending staff meetings/events. Demonstrate and teach the Character Development values of caring, respect, responsibility and honesty.
- Work in harmony and cooperation with the staff, volunteers and members of the YMCA to develop team spirit and family atmosphere.
- Maintain good public relations with members, programs participants, and their families; direct all major problems to supervisor.
- Be a member service ambassador, remaining abreast of current programs and facility schedules; being prepared to provide personalized direction to other services.
Qualifications
- High School (GED) required
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Certifications / Training: Maintain current certification in the following or be willing to obtain within 90 days:
- YMCA Lifeguard Certification
- YMCA Swim Instructor Certification
- YMCA Swim Trainer Certification First Aid and CPR Certificate
- PALS - Principles of Aquatics Leadership
