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 have 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/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 the members, participants, and other staff
• Answer member questions and provide assistance
• Assist 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
• Assist in all areas as assigned and complete all projects and assignments as assigned 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

Qualifications

• 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
• 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
• Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification

Working conditions and physical requirements

This position operates in an aquatic and YMCA center environment and may involve regular exposure to indoor and outdoor pools, water, humidity, varying temperatures, noise, and pool-related chemicals. Work may require extended periods of standing, walking, sitting, or being in and around the water, as well as regular interaction with members, participants, families, team members, and other stakeholders. Flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays, may be required based on program and operational needs. The employee must maintain the physical and mental readiness necessary to safely perform the essential functions of the position and any duties associated with required certifications. Depending on the role, this may include entering and exiting the water, swimming, demonstrating aquatic skills, responding to emergencies, performing rescues or emergency care, and moving or positioning equipment or individuals as necessary. The YMCA of South Hampton Roads provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position, consistent with applicable law.

Pay

Wage Range: $15.50 - $18.00 hourly