Aquatics Coordinator

Job Description

Old Colony YMCA is seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Aquatics Coordinator to lead and inspire teams, oversee safe and fun aquatic programming, and build lifesaving skills for all participants. Pay Range: $20-$25/HR Sign on Bonus available and YMCA membership benefit!

Offering a $200 CASH BONUS

Join our aquatics department and get $100 as a sign on bonus plus an additional $100 after 6 months of part time or full-time employment.

Program Responsibilities

• Ensure that Old Colony Y Swim Testing/Test. Mark. Protect. Standards are upheld at all operating hours.
• Lead a staff of certified, diligent and professional lifeguards who display optimal guarding during our facilities regular “5-minute quick check” observations.
• Ensure lifeguard in-services are performed in a manner that allows staff to feel confident and rescue ready in their abilities to prevent and react to aquatic emergencies.
• Serve as a contributing member of the Old Colony Y Aquatics Team
• Use Old Colony Y marketing materials to engage the community around water safety, Aquatics fun, and swim lesson/program opportunities at the Y.
• Ensure supervision of swim area, and swimmers at all times.
• Submit all in-service records, swim testing, incident reporting, Emergency action plan documentation and Ellis administrative materials to the Aquatics teams drive completed and on time.
• Ensure communication with supervisor and the greater branch team around all aquatic happenings.
• Keep all coastguard approved lifejackets/PFD, Safety Equipment, Water Fitness equipment, Water/Family toys, and Swim Lesson aids in adequate condition and quantity for participant use.
• Lifeguard as needed.
• Ensure all equipment playing a role in the branch/camp emergency action plan and general first aid are well-stocked, checked regularly/as required and note any areas of improvement to discuss with the greater branch team
• Work with (or individually possess) the branch CPO to ensure clean, safe and well organized pump room, chemical storage, and water quality/pool maintenance.
• Properly open and close pool as scheduled following the Association opening and closing checklists.
• Ensure security and safety of pool area, never leaving area unattended or unlocked, check all doors and windows.
• Ensure cleanliness of pool/waterfront areas daily, hosing deck, brushing down walls, cleaning staff office, putting equipment away in storage closet neatly, inspecting pool area and reporting all problems in writing to supervisor. Assign various jobs to staff and post.
  
  

JOIN US IN SHAPING A SAFER, HEALTHIER FUTURE FOR OUR COMMUNITIES. APPLY TODAY TO BECOME A PART OF THE OLD COLONY YMCA TEAM!

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must acquire and maintain certification with the following and within required timelines: Ellis LG & LGI, American Red Cross WSI or WSIT, Vanguard Aquatics Supervisor Training
• Minimum of 3-5 years of related work experience, supervisory experience preferred
• Must be physically able to teach aquatic lessons and lift an adult male from the pool to the pool deck
• Complete program specific and employee orientation training by required timeline.