POSITION SUMMARY:The Aquatics Coordinator works closely with the Aquatics Director to provide safe, engaging programs. There is a strong commitment to safety, as well as to creating innovative aquatic programs. The best candidate will have current lifeguard certifications and a willingness to be trained in YMCA swim lesson instruction. This position is a hands-on job with most hours spent lifeguarding and performing administrative tasks.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Develop and coordinate pool and staff schedules.
- Acts as a replacement or find replacements for schedule gaps for Lifeguards
- Assist with registration process.
- Obtain and maintain program supply inventory and disburse to instructors.
- Ensure staff have their certifications, tracking and maintaining the certifications for audit
- Complete administrative tasksgathering data, completing paperwork, filing
- Attend all staff meetings
- Assist with tracking of certifications
- Other duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisor
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Visual and auditory ability to observe and to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.
- Ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills.
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Ability to climb, push, and pull.
- Ability to lift and carry objects up to 20 pounds
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1 year of administrative experience
- 1 year of lifeguard experience
- Lifeguard Certification
- Great organizational skills
- Excellent computer skills
- Ability to interact with staff, participants, and parents
- Currently certified in CPR/AED and first aid, or be certified within 30 days of hire.
- Experience working in multi-cultural communities is preferred.
SALARY: $25.00-$26.00YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):Change Leadership: Facilitates, co-creates, and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and/or community.Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y's work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.Philanthropy: Secures resources and support to advance the Y's work.Volunteerism: Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization.Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y's cause.Inclusion: Values all people for their ubique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgement.Fiscal Management: Manages the Y's resources responsibly and sustains the Y's nonprofit business model.Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role.Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y's work and impact in the community.Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g.: staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.