AQUATICS COORDINATOR

Job Type

Part-time

Description

• Free Household Gym Membership
• Free Group Fitness Classes
• Free Pool Access
• Free HydroMassage
• Program Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
• Opportunities for Growth/Leadership
• Build your Resume
• Engage with your community

What do you need to qualify?

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have at least 2 years of aquatic leadership experience
• Be available during program hours (including evenings/weekends)
• Possess (or obtain within 30 days) a current YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard Certification*
• Possess (or obtain within 30 days) a current CPR/AED & First Aid Certification*
• Possess (or obtain within 30 days) YMCA "Leader" Certification*
• Possess a current YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification (preferred)
• Possess a current YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor or Red Cross WSI Certification (preferred)
• Possess a current CPO or AFO certification (preferred)
• Possess a current YMCA "Team-Leader" Certification (preferred)
• Be able to pass a written/physical assessment prior to duty
• Have visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and physical ability to act swiftly in emergency situations
• Have ability to observe participant activities adequately, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures

*Current certification not necessary - certification/training is available!

Red Cross Lifeguard Prerequisite Skills

• 300 yard continuous swim (freestyle or breaststroke) demonstrating endurance and breath control (face in the water)
• 2 minutes treading water legs only (no hands)
• Brick rescue within 1 minute 40 seconds (without the use of goggles, swim 20 yards, dive 7-10 feet to retrieve 10lb object, return to starting point on back with both hands on brick, exit without using ladder or steps)

YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor Prerequisite Skills

• 25 yards Front Crawl (with side-breathing)
• 25 yards Back Crawl
• 25 yards Breaststroke
• 25 yards Butterfly (or your best attempt)
• 25 yards Side Stroke
• 25 yards Elementary Backstroke

Salary Description

$20-23/hr depending on certs and experience