What are the responsibilities and job description for the AQUATICS COORDINATOR position at YMCA of Columbia Willamette?
Description:Do you have experience in Aquatics?Want to lead a team of lifeguards, swim instructors, and coaches?Are you an effective leader? Are you 18 or older?Become an Aquatic Coordinator at the YMCA!
Why should you apply?
Why should you apply?
- Free Household Membership
- Free Group Fitness Classes
- Free Pool Access
- Program Discounts
- Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
- Opportunities for Growth/Leadership
- Build your Resume
- Engage with your community
- Part-time (up to 30 hours/week)
What would you be doing?
- Hiring, training, and supervising Lifeguards, Swim Instructors, and other aquatics staff and volunteers
- Keeping your skills fresh by planning, leading, and participating in In-service Training and Drills
- Maintaining accurate records of pool usage, chemical readings, program participation, and staff certifications
- Assisting with pump/chemical room maintenance duties
- Developing, managing, and implementing the aquatics department budget (under the direction of the Aquatics Director)
- Organizing and implementing special aquatics events both on- and off-site
- Being a positive role model for youth in your community
- Upholding the YMCA Policies and Standards
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Requirements:
What do you need to qualify?
- Be at least 21 years old
- Have at least 2 years of aquatic leadership experience
- Be available during program hours (including evenings/weekends)
- Possess (or obtain within 30 days) a current Red Cross Lifeguard Certification*
- Possess (or obtain within 30 days) a current CPR/AED & First Aid Certification*
- Possess (or obtain within 30 days) YMCA "Leader" Certification*
- Possess a current Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification (preferred)
- Possess a current CPO or AFO certification (preferred)
- Possess a current YMCA "Team-Leader" Certification (preferred)
- Be able to pass a written/physical assessment prior to duty
- Have visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and physical ability to act swiftly in emergency situations
- Have ability to observe participant activities adequately, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures
*Current certification not necessary - certification/training is available!
Red Cross Lifeguard Prerequisite Skills
- 250 yard continuous swim (freestyle or breaststroke) demonstrating endurance and breath control (face in the water), then tread water for 2 minutes continuously using legs only (no hands), then swim 50 more yards using freestyle or breaststroke.
- Brick rescue within 1 minute 40 seconds (without the use of goggles, swim 20 yards, dive 7-10 feet to retrieve 10lb object, return to starting point on back with both hands on brick, exit without using ladder or steps).
YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor Prerequisite Skills
- 25 yards Front Crawl (with side-breathing)
- 25 yards Back Crawl
- 25 yards Breaststroke
- 25 yards Butterfly (or your best attempt)
- 25 yards Side Stroke
- 25 yards Elementary Backstroke
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