Job Details

Position Summary

Reporting to the Senior Program Director, the Aquatics Coordinator supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. This is a seasonal role during summer months. 

Our Culture

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.  We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are determined: above all else, we are on a quest to make our community stronger.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in aquatics and lifeguarding goals
• Five-year minimum lifeguarding and swim lesson instructor experience preferred.
• Committed to the YMCA mission, vision, and values.
• Completed CPR, AED, First Aid, O2, Lifeguard Certifications, in accordance with Conditions of Employment.
• Understands and abides by all policies and procedures as set forth by the association, specifically within the Employee Handbook.
• Works a schedule that reflects the needs of the branch.

Essential Functions

• Frequently performs the following physical activities; swim, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, stand for extended periods of time, walk, lift and carry up to 30 pounds, and communicate verbally.
• Schedules and communicates with lifeguard and swim instructor team. Fills in for lifeguard absences if needed.
• Maintains the appropriate lifeguard certification level of physical and mental readiness.
• Visually sees all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility.
• Adequately hears noises and distinguishes distress signals.
• Possesses the ability to remain alert and maintain concentration for long periods of time to ensure safety of participants.
• Maintains the ability to make independent and sound decisions in a rapidly changing environment.
• Shows initiative in the absence of supervision.
• Relates to and works with diverse groups of people in a friendly and consistent manner.
• Ability to handle questions/concerns and resolve conflicts in a courteous and professional manner.
• Maintains a neat and professional appearance.
• Understands, participates, and leads staff in sanitization and cleaning protocol for the department.
• Pool maintenance performed as needed.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. 
• Assists in recruiting, hiring, training, developing, scheduling a high performing staff focused on providing exceptional service.
• Develops strategies to provide support and motivation to staff for the achievement of goals and retention.
• Ensures adequate lifeguard coverage of all pools during operating hours.
• Keeps aquatics and risk management records up to date and orderly.
• Keeps areas of service clean and always organized. 
• Ensures safety procedures are followed and accident/incident reports are filed with Human Resources. 

Cause-Driven Leadership® Competencies

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the YMCA values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition.

Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. 

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology