What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aquatics Coordinator position at YMCA?
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Job Description
Working under the direction of the Aquatics Director, the Aquatics Coordinator will help plan, develop, manage, and execute a diversified aquatics program. This role is essential to maintaining high safety standards, coordinating swimming lessons (including our 2nd Grade Swim program), maintaining aquatics facilities, and hosting community aquatic events.
Qualifications
- Experience: Proven background in aquatics management, lifeguarding, swim instruction, and with coordinating swim meets.
- Safety Protocols: Strong familiarity with and direct application of emergency management guidelines.
- Preferences: Prior experience in swim instruction is highly preferred.
Essential Functions
- Safety Leadership: Prioritize and safeguard the lives of all members, guests, and pool participants.
- Staff Supervision: Supervise, train, and support lifeguards, swim instructors, seasonal employees, and volunteers to ensure successful pool operations.
- Community Relations: Provide exceptional customer service to establish and maintain positive relationships with members, staff, visitors, and YMCA constituents.
- Department Support: Coordinate swim lessons, maintain aquatic facilities, and perform other departmental duties as needed.
Required Certifications
- Valid certifications in Lifeguarding
- First Aid / CPR
Benefits:
Gym Membership, Employee Discounts, Job Training