Aquatics Coordinator

About the Role

The Aquatics Coordinator will provide supervision and instruction to members and staff in the aquatics department by listening actively, strengthening relationships, and ensuring a safe, fun, and enjoyable aquatic experience for members and program participants. The coordinator must demonstrate leadership and continuous follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision of the pool deck area, entrances, and high-risk/traffic areas.
• Assists in training and scheduling personnel as assigned.
• Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergencies immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Completes related reports as required.
• Maintains effective, positive relationships with members, participants, and other staff.
• Answers member questions and provides assistance.
• Assists staff in handling any situations that may occur on the pool deck.
• Attends all staff meetings and training as required.
• Adheres to all YMCA of South Hampton Roads policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and best practices.
• Performs and adheres to safety, cleanliness, and uniform standards.
• Assists in all areas as assigned and completes all projects and assignments as directed by the supervisor.
• Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local, and YMCA health and safety regulations.
• Conducts lifeguarding and swim instruction.
• Ability to perform all functions of those they lead and meet qualifications and certifications of Lifeguard III and Swim Instructor.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Current YMCA Lifeguarding or Red Cross Lifeguarding certifications (instructor preferred).
• Current YMCA Swim Instructor Certification or Red Cross Water Safety Instructor.
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, and Basic First Aid certification.
• Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.
• Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
• Maintain all required certifications (active).
• One or more years of lifeguard/swim instructor supervisory experience preferred.
• Minimum age of 21.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to pass a lifeguard water test.
• Must be able to remain alert.
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals.
• Ability to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue.
• Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations.
• Ability to work inside and outside (environments include humidity, heat, cold, and inclement weather conditions).
• Must be able to lift and pull 50 pounds.

Leadership Competencies

• Inclusion
• Critical Thinking & Decision Making
• Emotional Maturity

Background Checks

An offer of employment is contingent upon receipt of satisfactory results to meet minimum requirements of the position, including criminal background and reference checks, E-Verify, drug test, driver’s license record, and/or a Child Protective Services Check (CPS). Additional checks may be required to meet and/or maintain the requirements of this position.

Pay

$16.00 per hour.