Aquatics Coordinator

The Aquatics Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, & high-quality delivery of aquatics programming.

Job Description

The Aquatics Coordinator plays a key leadership role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of aquatics programming across the Decatur Shelby County YMCA. Reporting to the Association Program Director, this position is responsible for supporting daily operations, staff supervision, and program execution that align with the Y’s mission and strategic goals. The Aquatics Coordinator contributes to program innovation, risk management, staff training and development, and pool maintenance, while serving as a consistent and responsive point of contact for members and the community. This role helps advance the Y’s commitment to safety, inclusion, and community well-being through excellence in aquatic services.

Qualifications

• The employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud
• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.
• Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment.
• Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.
  
  

Essential Functions

• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and evaluate lifeguards and aquatic program staff, ensuring coverage of all shifts and programs while fostering a positive, motivated team environment.
• Assist in delivering in-service training and certifications in lifeguarding, swim instruction, CPR, and First Aid while maintaining accurate staff training records and development documentation.
• Serve as a safety advisor on the branch leadership team, upholding risk management standards and health regulations across all aquatic operations and facilities.
• Collaborate on program creation and evaluation, support innovative offerings that expand community impact, and gather participant feedback to inform ongoing improvement.
• Help monitor pool chemical levels, support facility maintenance, assist with budget monitoring, and manage program data including registration and scheduling accuracy.
• Communicate with members and the community to resolve concerns promptly, reinforcing the Y’s commitment to safety, service, and satisfaction.
• Other duties as assigned by the Association Aquatics Director.
  
  

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

Caring: Show a sincere concern for others

Honesty: Be truthful in what you say and do

Respect: Follow the golden rule

Responsibility: Be accountable for your promises and actions

Required Certifications

• High School degree or equivalent with Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 2-3 years of successful aquatic management or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 1 year with supervisory experience
• Must hold CPR for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent, First Aid and Emergency Oxygen
• YMCA Aquatic Supervisor or Team Leader certification preferred.
• Must hold Lifeguard and Swim Instructor certification at time of hire
• Must hold or can acquire Lifeguard Instructor certification within 90 days of hire