Aquatics Coordinator (Lifeguarding)

The YMCA of Snohomish County provides jobs and careers with a cause. Every day, the Y makes a lasting impression in our communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Our unique work environment constantly changes to adapt to the needs of our communities. We are a non-profit, in the people business. This means that we help members meet a fitness or ability goal, see that children thrive in our child care programs, encourage family togetherness, and give youth an opportunity to learn life skills through water safety, sports, and teen programming.

Position Summary:

The YMCA of Snohomish County is the largest single provider of aquatic programs in Snohomish County with 8 pools and 6 aquatic centers. We are looking for an innovative, energetic, inspiring, and experienced aquatic professional to be the face of aquatic programs at our flagship branch- the Everett YMCA.

This position has direct oversight and leadership of the Everett YMCA lifeguard training and staff. Serve as a member of the Everett YMCA Aquatic leadership team, and support the overall objectives of the YMCA Aquatics Advancement Team. Develop, organize and implement high quality YMCA aquatic programs. Schedule is a Sunday – Thursday work week with flexible schedule based on department needs built around peak program times during these days. Working in program ratio 20 hours per week, creating a safe, positive and inclusive atmosphere that promotes participant safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies, practices and procedures.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Direct and supervise lifeguarding staff, schedule and trainings to meet YMCA objectives
• Be present and on deck during necessary programming hours weekdays (Monday – Thursday) and 10:00am – 5:00pm on Sundays
• Establish new opportunities for member and community pool access within our diverse community in accordance with strategic and operating plans, develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations
• Promote a diverse workforce; recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule and supervise direct personnel and volunteers as needed
• Review and evaluate staff performance, develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals
• Ensure records of staff certifications are current and complete
• Monitor daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations
• Conduct and ensure proper maintenance of pools
• Secure and schedule pool facilities
• Maintain accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance
• Able to assist in planning and implementing staff training in-services once per month typically held 2^nd Saturday from 5:00pm – 9:00pm
• Conduct lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid, CPRFPR, AED and O2 trainings
• Plan and implement aquatic drilling schedule to meet monthly goals and assist in facility drills
• Create a schedule for lifeguarding staff that aligns with programming, community needs, our mission and budgetary goals
• Scheduled and available as backup to perform lifeguarding and swim instructor jobs as needed
• Assist in the marketing and distribution of program information within YMCA and greater Everett community
• Respond to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner
• May organize events and/or represent the YMCA at community events
• Assist with Program Committee meetings
• Compile program statistics
• Monitor and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program
• Other duties as assigned