Aquatics Coordinator

Employees enjoy FREE use of the facilities at all branches, including our indoor/outdoor pools, gym, and wellness center.  Program discounts include  FREE Camp/School-Aged Child Care for your children while you’re working, and discounts on programs and lessons.  Ask about the Childcare discount for our Child Development employees!  Accrue PTO after their first month and receive free membership for the family!  Receive short-term and long-term disability benefits paid for by the Association.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Aquatic Coordinator maintains a supportive, safe, and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and responds to member and guest needs and promotes aquatic programs.

OUR CULTURE: 
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.  We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assist Program Director with coordinating aquatic programs and pool schedule, scheduling lifeguards, swim instructors, and water fitness staff
2. Assist in training new staff with all policies and procedures
3. Compile program statistics and records
4. Assist in ordering supplies for the facility
5. Assist Program Director with Special Events and scheduled groups
6. Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations and conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pools. Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance
7. Maintain a safe environment for the patrons utilizing the pool facility
8. Teach classes and lifeguard as scheduled
9. Conducts lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid and CPR trainings. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete
10. Performs periodic drop drills and records outcomes to assess staff skills.
11. Records aquatic quick check data to provide feedback to lifeguards and Program Director.
12. Participates in aquatic staff meetings and/or related meetings that are required on the branch and association level
13. Support and assist the Directors as needed

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Communication & Influence
• Collaboration
• Developing Self and Others

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or general educational development certificate required
• Current certification in CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, AED, and an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
• Current Certified Pool Operator (CPO) and PA Pesticide Applicator (obtained within first year of employment)
• CPR and Lifeguard Trainer certification (obtained within first year of employment)
• At least 3 years aquatic experience and related program activities
• One year supervisory experience preferred
• Obtain state police clearance, child abuse clearance and FBI fingerprinting clearance
• Obtain Mandated Reporter

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Physically perform all skills required of a lifeguard
• Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility
• May regularly work in an outside environment and exposed to the elements
• May have exposure to pool chemicals
• Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness
• See and observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility
• Employee must be able to communicate effectively by speaking and listening in a loud environment
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds