Pool Coordinator - Bartlett YMCA

PURPOSE OF POSITION

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Pool Coordinator is responsible for providing support/aide in the supervision of a group of children in a seasonal day camp aquatic setting. Provides a quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Essential Functions

• Aides in supervision of a group of children in a summer day camp aquatic environment.
• Tracks and records all conducted swim tests and maintains weekly records.
• Greet summer camp busses and assist with loading/unloading campers, lifejackets, wristbands.
• Provides additional supervision from the pool deck.
• Implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values. Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.
• Attends staff meetings and training.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, risk management and emergencies.
• Maintains positive relations with parents and other staff. Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions.
• Cleans and maintains pool facilities including checking of hazards around pool deck and entrances, lifejackets, aquatic equipment, camper gear etc.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 18 years of age or older
• High school Student or Graduate/Equivalent
• Previous experience working with children preferably in a day camp or aquatic setting
• Experience preferred in one or more of the following areas: aquatics, childcare
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire date.
• Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.
• Ability to attend mandatory summer day camp and/or pool coordinator trainings

Work Schedule

Flexible work schedule required. Work schedules may vary per the needs of specific summer camp aquatic sites.

Work Environment And Physical Demands

• Climbing, sitting, standing, pushing, walking, kneeling, and stooping
• Exposure to the outdoor elements
• Exposure to electrical/mechanical mechanisms
• Exposure to some chemical elements
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Salary Description

$12.00-$13.50

Additional Information

The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South aims to provide quality and safe youth programs for all. We are committed to making a continuous effort to prevent the abuse of children: verbally, physically, emotionally and sexually. All allegations or suspicions of child abuse are taken seriously and will be reported to the State for investigation with full cooperation from the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South.