Location: Chardon,OH, USA
The Coordinator of Aquatic Programs will be responsible for planning, marketing, scheduling and delivering all quality YMCA water-based programs for YMCA members, participants and guests. A successful candidate will be able to ensure all programs are in accordance with YMCA of Greater Cleveland and Y-USA standards and guidelines.
This is a Part Time position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Will assist in the facilitation of all private swim lessons, group lessons, YMCA camps, activities as well as all outside group classes for the Safety Around Water program.
* Responsible for assigning and tracking private swim lessons.
* Conducts regular/ frequent sanitation of all equipment (rescue and member used), and assigned areas as outlined by the employer and supervisor.
* Must cover lessons when no instructor is available.
* Supervise programing to ensure all YMCA of the USA curriculum and safety ratios are followed.
* Assist YMCA leadership with instructor placement for YMCA camps and outside group safety programs.
* Markets and promotes all aquatics programs in the community using multiple methods (print, digital, social media, etc.).
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High school diploma required; Associates degree preferred.
Experience:
* Minimum of one (1) year of related experience working in aquatic programing.
* Minimum of one (1) year of aquatic instruction.
* Minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience preferred.
Certification(s) and Requirements:
* Current CPR/AED Pro, O2 Management, Current First Aid.
* Current Y lifeguarding or American Red Cross Lifeguarding, Instructor Certification a plus.
* Current Water Safety Instructor or YMCA Swim Instructor certification required.
Technical Skills and Knowledge:
* Must have proficient swimming skills and the ability to demonstrate freestyle, backstroke, breast stroke and butterfly, side stroke and elementary backstroke.