Aquatics Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Aquatics Coordinator is a full-time, on-site role based at the Monroe County YMCA's Southeast Y branch in Bloomington, IN. The Aquatics Coordinator is responsible for maintaining a safe learning environment at the Monroe County YMCA Aquatics Center. The Aquatics Coordinator assists with the administration, supervision, instruction, and direction of swim instructors and lifeguards. Key responsibilities include ensuring a high-quality, dynamic aquatic program, building positive relationships with members, parents, and class participants, and maintaining a well-trained aquatics staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Swim Instructors:
• Oversee the quality, success, and growth of the YMCA Swim program.
• Track and maintain swim lesson records for all sessions.
• Perform progress checks for swim instructors.
• Assist with the scheduling and monitoring of swim lessons.
• Lifeguards:
• Responsible for the recruiting/supervising of aquatic staff personnel: 
• Review the aquatic staff manual annually.
• Administer water skill tests.
• Conduct annual evaluations.
• Cover open shifts for lifeguards and/or swim instructors when necessary.
• Supervise/coordinate skill checks.
• In-service:
• Coordinate in-service training sessions and maintain and track all certifications of aquatic staff members.
• Pool Maintenance/Safety:
• Oversee and implement protocols to meet maintenance standards based on best practices.
• Ensure all risk management procedures are followed.
• General:
• Work with the aquatic director to provide pool schedules indicating lane and pool availability every session.
• Assist with pool emergencies.
• Assist in the development of new programs and ideas (general member motivation tools, i.e., swim across Indiana).
• Build relationships with members.
• Stay involved with frontline staff.
• Complete other duties as requested by the aquatics director.
• Enforce policies and procedures for all aquatic staff.
• Initiate coaching/discipline sessions with the support of the aquatics director and the Human Resources Department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have 2-3 years of aquatic experience.
• Must possess and maintain current American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain a Y-USA Swim Instructor Certification.
• CPO and LGI certification preferred.
• YMCA experience preferred.

COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION: 

The YMCA of Monroe County, founded on Christian principles, is a charitable organization with an inclusive environment committed to enriching the quality of family, spiritual, social, mental, and physical well-being. Through group exercise classes, youth programs, swim lessons, adult health programs, and more, we aim to build a healthier Monroe County. Every day, we work side by side with our neighbors to ensure that everyone, regardless of age, income, or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.