Coordinator of Aquatics Program - Geauga YMCA

Coordinator Of Aquatic Programs

At the Y, our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Join our Greater Cleveland YMCA team in living our cause and helping to provide quality, safe and healthy programs and services in our community.

Position Summary: The Coordinator of Aquatic Programs plans, markets, schedule and delivers all quality YMCA water-based programs for YMCA members, participants and guests. Coordinator's will ensure all programs are in accordance with YMCA of Greater Cleveland and Y-USA standards and guidelines. The Coordinator must be knowledgeable, professional, and show concern for program all members, participants and guests.

Essential Functions:

• Will assist in the facilitation of all private swim lessons, group lessons, YMCA camps, activities as well as all outside group classes for the Safety Around Water program.
• Responsible for assigning and tracking private swim lessons.
• Conducts regular/ frequent sanitation of all equipment (rescue and member used), and assigned areas as outlined by the employer and supervisor.
• Must cover lessons when no instructor is available.
• Engage students and parents of programming.
• Must track participants of private lessons in Dakxo, ensuring payments are received.
• Supervise programming to ensure all YMCA of the USA curriculum and safety ratios are followed.
• Assist YMCA leadership with instructor placement for YMCA camps and outside group safety programs.
• Assist YMCA leadership with instructor in-service trainings including but not limited to; keeping track of certifications, training new instructors, and keeping leadership updated on staffing needs.
• Markets and promotes all aquatics programs in the community using multiple methods (print, digital, social media, etc.).
• Attend community events as needed
• Assist with social media (Aquatics) updates, partnering with the Marketing department to ensure all social media policies and procedures are followed.
• Supervise employees in assigned accountabilities, monitor site operation and scheduling.
• Identify training needs and initiate development activities of supervisees.
• Assure that new employee's complete orientation and training according to established guidelines and provide on the job training as required.
• Notify Director of staffing needs, assist in the interview process.
• Keeps employees informed as to association, branch, and department events.
• Plans and works towards organizational goals.
• Be actively and visibly involved with members, volunteers and staff in a positive, friendly manner that communicates and demonstrates the YMCA core values of caring, honest, respect and responsibility.
• Follow all established policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, safety practices and personnel policies.
• Participate in and support association events and fund-raising activities.
• Secure and maintain required trainings and/or certifications necessary for the position.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Responsible for following the child abuse and neglect reporting process including completion of Suspected Child Abuse/Neglect reporting form, calling children protective services (696-Kids) and notifying your immediate Supervisor, Branch Executive, Risk Management and Human Resources Department (s). All employees of the YMCA of Greater Cleveland are mandated reporters for any signs or suspicion of child abuse and neglect.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma required; Associates degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of related experience working in aquatic programing
• Minimum of one (1) year of aquatic instruction
• Minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience preferred
• Certification(s) and Requirements: Current CPR/AED Pro, O2 Management, Current First Aid
• Current Y lifeguarding or American Red Cross Lifeguarding, Instructor Certification a plus
• Current Water Safety Instructor or YMCA Swim Instructor certification required.

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

• Must have proficient swimming skills and the ability to demonstrate freestyle, backstroke, breast stroke and butterfly, side stroke and elementary backstroke.
• Willingness and ability to model the key attributes; Welcoming, Genuine, Hopeful, Nurturing and Determined.
• Demonstrate commitment to the mission and cause of the YMCA and uphold its values and ethics.
• Ability to work effectively work with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions
• Willingness and ability to be a mandated reporters for any signs or suspicion of child abuse and neglect.

Physical Demands:

• The ability to perform frequent amounts of sitting, standing, swimming, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, bending and or instructing others for the duration of their shift.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• Able to work a flexible 27.5 hours a week schedule, times vary depending on program schedule and needs.

Work Environment:

• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to noisy.
• Work environment may be slippery and wet often
• May be required to work outside and on occasion may encounter inclement weather.

Disclaimer: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

About YMCA of Greater Cleveland: Our vision is to be the premier community-based, charitable organization that embraces collaborations to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. That's why we offer an exceptional package that includes:

• A free membership to your local YMCA and discount to YMCA programs including childcare (part-time positions do not receive discount on childcare).
• Additional employee discounts at many places in and around town, just for being a YMCA of Greater Cleveland employee.
• Eligible employees receive comprehensive Benefits Plan including Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Plan, Retirement 8% paid by the YMCA of Greater Cleveland and paid vacation.