Swim Program Coordinator

• Coordinate and oversee daily swim lesson operations, including group lessons, private lessons, adult swim lessons, YSPLASH, adaptive swim lessons (Swim Angel Fish), School Partnership Lessons and other specialty aquatic programs.
• Maintain lesson curriculum and instructional standards to ensure program consistency and participant success. Stay up to date on any updates or changes to YSL swim curricul
• Monitor student progress, maintain SwimGEN reports, and support instructors in delivering high-quality instruction. Ensure accurate recordkeeping, including attendance, participant progress, evaluations, and program documentation.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements to enhance participant experiences.
• Support registration processes, program inquiries, and related administrative functions.

• In collaboration with the Aquatics Director, provides direct supervision of swim instructors and program staff, including scheduling, coaching, performance feedback, and corrective action.
• Lead or assist with staff training, in-services, and professional development opportunities
• Ensure staff compliance with facility policies, procedures, and safety standards.

• Serve as Deck Manager and primary point of contact during swim lessons, ensuring efficient program operations, smooth class transitions, and positive customer experience.
• Address questions, concerns, and complaints professionally and communicate significant issues to the Aquatics Director.
• Ensure lesson areas remain organized, safe, and prepared for instruction.

• Monitor pool deck activities to maintain a safe environment for participants, staff, and spectators.
• Enforce facility rules, policies, and aquatic safety procedures.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and provide leadership during emergency situations.
• Assist with daily facility inspections and identify potential safety hazards
• Maintain readiness to perform lifeguarding, rescue, and first aid responsibilities as needed, including providing direct lifeguard coverage as needed to support operations.

Other Position Functions:

• Participates in required YMCA training, meetings and events
• Maintains open communication with the Aquatic Team as well as other Y personnel and members.
• Assists in maintaining first aid and emergency equipment within established standards.
• Performs pool and locker-room checks, routinely picking up and cleaning as needed.
• Documents of all accidents/ incidents per established YMCA policies and procedures and as required by law.
• Assists the Aquatics Director in administrative duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience teaching swim lessons and working with aquatic programming required.
• Experience with competitive swimming, swim team coaching, or advanced swim instruction preferred.

• Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification.
• Current YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor (YSLI) Certification or ability to obtain within sixty (60) days of hire.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification, preferred. Or ability to obtain within sixty (60) days of hire.
• Ability to obtain Swim Angelfish Certification within six (6) months of hire.
• Maintain all required certifications throughout employment.

• Strong leadership, organizational, and staff supervision skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced aquatic environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with participants, families, staff, and community members.
• Knowledge of aquatic risk management, water safety practices, and emergency response procedures.
• Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment and decision-making.