Aquatics Coordinator - North

Job Description

Job Description

OUR CULTURE:
At the Y, you can channel your passion into a lifelong career helping to deliver positive change. Every day, our staff – of all ages and from all walks of life – work to bridge the gaps in community needs by nurturing the potential of youth and teens, improving our community’s health and well-being, and providing support to our neighbors, by serving others, building strong relationships, and incorporating our YMCA values into our everyday work.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Aquatics Department Coordinator ensures smooth day-to-day operations of the Aquatics Department, maintains a safe and exciting environment for employees and patrons, and handles emergency situations in accordance with YMCA protocol. The Aquatics Department Coordinator provides direction to aquatics staff and contributes to high member retention by providing effective leadership, problem-solving skills, and exemplary service to members.

Schedule & Availability Requirements

• This position requires dependable, consistent availability during morning hours and on Saturdays .
• Candidates should be able to work weekday morning shifts, typically between 5:00 AM and 9:00 AM , based on scheduling and operational needs.
• Shift times may vary due to programming, staffing, or seasonal demand, so flexibility is important.
• We are looking for someone reliable, punctual, and ready to support our busiest morning hours.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Perform Lifeguard duties including maintaining active surveillance of the pool area, enforcing Aquatics safety rules and YMCA policies, and responding quickly and appropriately in emergency situations.
2. Perform Lead Lifeguard responsibilities including monitoring staff behavior, observing lifeguard and swim instructor skills, and coaching good behaviors and applications of skills to motivate staff.
3. Lead the response and supervise lifeguard staff during emergency situations, ensuring the proper application of skills and procedures. Debrief with staff after the incident, facilitate documentation of events, and submit incident reports the day of the incident.
4. Report sanitation issues, unacceptable water quality, and maintenance and supply needs to supervisors and/or Facilities department when necessary. Evacuate the natatorium for chemical or contamination issues when required, communicating any unscheduled closures with Membership Services staff.
5. Ensure lifeguards are performing their daily tasks, interacting with members during rotational breaks, remaining alert when maintaining surveillance over the pool area, and maintaining compliance with all YMCA policies, rules, and regulations.
6. Assist the Aquatics Director with department needs including developing staffing and program schedules, planning special events and activities, hosting Lifeguard Certification and Recertification Classes, and administering staff CPR training for the facility.
7. Coordinate staff breaks and meal periods to keep employees engaged and compliant with local laws and YMCA policy.
8. Attend and assist in the administration of all staff meetings and trainings.
9. Assist the Sandpoint Sharks in all Swim Team operations including practices and meets.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current certifications in: Lifeguarding, CPR/AED, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens/Preventing Disease Transmission.
  1. Administering Emergency Oxygen, YSL or WSI, and Lifeguard Instructor Certifications preferred.
• Two years of related experience in aquatic programming and youth development preferred.
• Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
• Completion of YMCA required training upon hire.
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards and maintain certification-levels of physical and mental readiness.
• The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, move around on the pool deck, and assist patrons of all ages in the pools.
• The employee is frequently required to utilize oral and listening comprehension and expression to observe distress signals in the Aquatics Environment and enforce safety regulations.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to ten pounds and perform in-water and on-land rescues for patrons of various body weights.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

The YMCA of the Inland Northwest commits to being an inclusive organization for all. Driven by our mission and values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility we actively work to close equity gaps for marginalized and underserved groups. We are inspired to elevate social justice issues facing our community, remove systemic barriers, welcome cultural diversity, and create equity for those in greatest need. Through collaboration with our diverse community partners, we work to effect meaningful change. In all things, we are dedicated to ensuring our Y is a safe, welcoming place for all people to be, belong, and become. The YMCA of the Inland Northwest provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants.

STARTING PAY: $20.50/hr

WHAT YOU GET FROM WORKING AT THE YMCA:

• Frequent opportunities to make a difference in the lives of youth, adults, and senior members.
• Family YMCA membership with program discounts available
• Paid sick time accruing at 1 hour every 40 hours worked.
• Medical, Dental Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical or Dependent Care, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance. Medical Insurance starts at $45/month for employee-only coverage.
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid vacation time accruing at 7.66 hours a month (starting at 11 days per year)
• Up to two hours of Child Watch services per day, per child, while the employee is on site and working.
• Flexible schedules that work for YOU
• Something new and exciting to learn and work with every day.
• Retirement plan with 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service (1,000 or more hours worked required in each anniversary year)

The happiest and most fulfilled Y staff are motivated to help others and want to be a part of something larger than themselves. Join our team! Come be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.

Apply today!

This position requires consistent availability during morning hours and Saturdays. Ideal candidates should be able to work weekday morning shifts (typically starting between 5:00 AM – 9:00 AM, depending on scheduling needs) and maintain reliable availability every Saturday.

Flexibility is important, as exact shift times may vary based on programming, staffing needs, and seasonal demand. Candidates should be dependable, punctual, and prepared to support peak morning operations.