Aquatic Facility Coordinator - INTERNAL ONLY

About the role

The Aquatic Facility Coordinator oversees the daily supervision, scheduling, and professional development of lifeguard and instructional staff at a large regional aquatic facility. Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate and manage scheduling for lifeguards and swim instructors to ensure adequate staffing for daily operations, swim lessons, and special programs.
• Oversee the logistics of a large public swim lessons program, including class assignments, instructor placement, and enrollment coordination with the Customer Service team.
• Develop and support a diverse team of full-time and part-time lifeguards and instructors, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
• Maintain clear communication with staff regarding schedules, policy updates, safety procedures, and program expectations.
• Monitor safety protocols to ensure compliance with safety standards, facility policies, and emergency response protocols.
• Aid in hiring, onboarding, and training of new lifeguards and swim instructors.
• Manage administrative tasks such as attendance tracking, payroll verification, record keeping, and program documentation.
• Cookordination with facility management and front desk staff to address participant needs, schedule changes, and program inquiries.
• Evaluate swim lesson program effectiveness and assist with planning improvements to curriculum, scheduling, and staffing.
• Support special aquatic events, camps, or community programs by organizing staffing, logistics, and operational needs.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated lifeguarding experience with current, industry-recognized certifications that meet Seattle–King County Department of Health requirements for public aquatic facilities.
• Experience providing swimming instruction, including the ability to apply American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim standards and effectively adapt lessons for various ages, abilities, and learning styles.
• At least two years of demonstrated leadership experience, including supporting staff and helping guide team goals.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate clearly, assist diverse community members, and resolve issues effectively.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to hear and respond to two-way radio calls in a busy environment.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Maintain a minimum of 20/40 vision, corrective lenses are acceptable.
• Bending, kneeling, standing, reaching, climbing, stooping, squatting, pushing and twisting.
• Ability to perform strenuous activity.