Aquatics Program Coordinator

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking an Aquatics Program Coordinatorto join our team.


The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.


As an Aquatics Program Coordinator, you will be responsible for developing, organizing, and implementing high quality and member-focused YMCA Aquatic programming while maintaining supervision of Lifeguards, Swim Instructors, and Water Fitness Instructors. If hired for this position, you may also be expected to provide leadership, instruction, and motivation in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. All while creating a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with member relations and involvement, member service inquires, complaints and concerns related to the aquatics department. Responsible for new program sign-ups, and program needs.
• Support with Aquatics Programming to include lifeguarding, swim instructing, water fitness instruction - dependent on department needs.
• Assist with the hiring, training, scheduling and supervision of staff. Attend regular staff meetings and assist as needed. Ensure program requirements are enforced.
• Assist with promoting program awareness through publications, marketing materials, and member promotion programs. Participate in community/facility events.
• Knowing/reviewing all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
• Assist with fundraising and special event efforts; serve as a staff liaison for fundraising team. Provide staff leadership for branch special events.
• Follow and enforce safety standards, policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in lifeguarding, swim instruction and water fitness.
• One to two years related experience preferred, as a coordinator of people or activities.
• Positive attitude and previous experience with diverse populations.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational, interpersonal, and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated skills in customer service, public relations, organizational skills, communications, supervision, computer knowledge, and file maintenance (preferred).
• Knowledge of current aquatic safety and program standards, latest trends in aquatics and the ability to articulate and incorporate them (preferred).
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications (preferred).
• Willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and complete other online and in-person training as required.
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).

Wage: $20.06 to $23.57 per hour (Compensation is determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, with most new hires starting between the minimum and midpoint of the posted wage range)

Hours: Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week

Location: Mel Korum Family YMCA, Puyallup, WA

Schedule Details: Evening & Weekend Availability

Benefits:

All YMCA Employees receive the below benefits:

• A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
• Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
• Professional training, education, and certification opportunities
• 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise

Part-Time employees who work more than 20 hrs./week are eligible for the below voluntary benefit options:

• HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
• Willamette Dental Plan
• VSP Vision Plan

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The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled.

Aquatics Program Coordinator Job Description

Position Summary

Coordinates and provides administrative support for the Aquatics Department. Assists in the development of the program and supervision of staff. Provides a quality experience to members and participants focused on YMCA core values: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Represents the YMCA and self in a professional manner of safety and fun.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead various program areas as directed by supervisor.
• Facilitate program delivery by assisting where needed.
• Assist with instruction and supervision of staff and volunteers.
• Assist with coordination and organization of staff, volunteer, and program schedules.
• Receive and direct communication with staff or members through incoming mail, email, telephone calls, or in person. Respond to inquiries or refer as appropriate.
• Provide administrative assistance including but not limited to distribution, processing, and maintenance of all paperwork, records, reports, memos, correspondence, inventory, and resupply.
• Maintain physical and/or electronic filing systems for all relevant information.
• Meet performance measurement through annual giving, major gifts, and/or endowment by telling the Y story and raising charitable dollars to fulfill our mission.
• Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in lifeguarding and swim instruction.
• One to two years related experience preferred, as a coordinator of people or activities.
• Positive attitude and previous experience with diverse populations.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational, interpersonal, and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated skills in customer service, public relations, organizational skills, communications, supervision, computer knowledge, and file maintenance.
• Knowledge of current aquatic safety and program standards, latest trends in aquatics and the ability to articulate and incorporate them.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications.
• Complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day. Complete other online and in-person training as required.


Working Conditions/Physical Demands
• Regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move a higher amount.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently works in and around chlorinated water.
• Ability to swim, move and train in the pool.

Employee Acknowledgement

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of this position. This document is not an exhaustive list and other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without advanced notice.


This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties may exercise employment-at-will rights at any time.

By signing below, you are acknowledging that you have read the document in its entirety and that you understand the requirements, essential functions, and job duties of this position. Further, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation(s), and that should you need assistance, that you are responsible for notifying your Director, Executive Director, and/or Human Resources.