Aquatics Coordinator Full Time (Weekend Availability)

Position Summary:

In accordance with the YMCA's Christian Principles, a lifeguard supervises the aquatic facility and/or aquatic activities to secure and ensure the safety of all those involved. A lifeguard also maintains all areas in and around the aquatic facility. These duties are performed while practicing the YMCA's Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. 

Job Requirements: 

• Assist the Aquatic Director in the supervision of staff 

• Assist the Aquatic Director with scheduling of staff. 

• Average a minimum of 25 hours per week guarding shifts or teaching swim lessons change seasonally. Average a minimum of 15 hours per week on leadership duties.- may change seasonally Not to exceed 40 hours per week. 

• Ability to lift a minimum 50 pounds 

• Thorough knowledge of all aquatic programming.

• Help coordinate special events such as birthday parties, pool parties, and swim meets. 

• Help get pools ready for pool inspections. 

• Maintain accurate records for water readings, schedules, and maintenance cleaning schedules. 

• Recruit and train staff to ensure the highest safety standards and quality programming. 

• Know and enforce aquatic rules, procedures, policies, and guidelines. 

• Dress appropriately for leadership and front-line duties, i.e. swim instructor or lifeguard 

• Able to deal with members’ concerns and needs in a professional manner. 

• Return aquatics department phone calls as necessary 

• Ensure that all opening and closing procedures are followed. 

• Report problems and violations to the supervisor. 

• Help the Aquatics Director plan and assist with in-service training.  

• Attend all in-service training 

• Ensure information is communicated with the Aquatics Director in a timely manner 

• Perform other duties and obtain additional training as assigned by the supervisor.

Effect on End Result: 

The effectiveness of this position can be measured when the various job segments are being met, the patrons are having a positive, safe experience, and program retention is high. This position is vital to the safety and health of all persons involved in the Birmingham YMCA Aquatics Programs. 

Supervisors and administrators will: 

• Follow employee's and volunteers' screening requirements and use screening instruments to screen for abuse risk. 

• Provide employees and volunteers with ongoing supervision and training related to abuse risk. 

• Provide employees and volunteers with regular feedback regarding their boundaries with children and teens. 

• Require employees and volunteers to adhere to policies and procedures related to abuse risk.

Entry Requirements: 

• Must hold and maintain current YMCA or American Red Cross Training Certifications in the following areas: of Lifeguarding of CPRforthe Professional Rescuer; 

• First Aid Training 

• Must be mature, dependable, and have a proven aquatic background. 

• Must be 18 years of age 

• Must have at least 2 years of experience. 

• Must exemplify the character values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.