AQUATICS COORDINATOR

Aquatic Coordinator At The YMCA

Do you have experience in aquatics? Want to lead a team of lifeguards, swim instructors, and coaches? Are you an effective leader? Are you 18 or older? Become an aquatic coordinator at the YMCA!

Why should you apply?

• Free household gym membership
• Free group fitness classes
• Free pool access
• Free hydromassage
• Program discounts
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Opportunities for growth/leadership
• Build your resume
• Engage with your community
• Part-time (up to 29 hours/week)

What would you be doing?

• Planning, coordinating, and facilitating all aquatics programming (under the direction of the aquatics director)
• Hiring, training, and supervising lifeguards, swim instructors, and other aquatics staff and volunteers
• Developing, managing, and implementing the aquatics department budget (under the direction of the AQ director)
• Maintaining accurate records of pool usage, chemical readings, program participation, and staff certifications
• Keeping your skills fresh by planning, leading, and participating in in-service training and drills
• Organizing and implementing special aquatics events both on- and off-site
• Assisting with pump/chemical room maintenance duties
• Being a positive role model for youths in your community
• Upholding the YMCA policies and standards

Requirements

What do you need to qualify?

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have at least 2 years of aquatic leadership experience
• Be available during program hours (including evenings/weekends)
• Possess (or obtain within 30 days) a current YMCA or Red Cross lifeguard certification*
• Possess (or obtain within 30 days) a current CPR/AED & first aid certification*
• Possess (or obtain within 30 days) YMCA "leader" certification*
• Possess a current YMCA or Red Cross lifeguard instructor certification (preferred)
• Possess a current YMCA swim lesson instructor or Red Cross WSI certification (preferred)
• Possess a current CPO or AFO certification (preferred)
• Possess a current YMCA "team-leader" certification (preferred)
• Be able to pass a written/physical assessment prior to duty
• Have visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and physical ability to act swiftly in emergency situations
• Have ability to observe participant activities adequately, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures

*Current certification not necessary - certification/training is available!

Red Cross lifeguard prerequisite skills

• 300 yard continuous swim (freestyle or breaststroke) demonstrating endurance and breath control (face in the water)
• 2 minutes treading water legs only (no hands)
• Brick rescue within 1 minute 40 seconds (without the use of goggles, swim 20 yards, dive 7-10 feet to retrieve 10lb object, return to starting point on back with both hands on brick, exit without using ladder or steps)

YMCA swim lesson instructor prerequisite skills

• 25 yards front crawl (with side-breathing)
• 25 yards back crawl
• 25 yards breaststroke
• 25 yards butterfly (or your best attempt)
• 25 yards side stroke
• 25 yards elementary backstroke