Camp Aquatics Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Aquatics Coordinator

Department: Camp

Reports to: Aquatics Director

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Date: June 2026

Summary:

Responsible for the pool and creek activities. Will work with Camp Director to plan and implement activities at both creek and pool. This position will insure that lifeguards, counselors, and children are following all water safety policies and procedures, with some responsibility for pool maintenance, boat programming, and other activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Manage all aspects of aquatic programming at Camp including Pool and Creek activities.
• Oversee lifeguards on duty and insure that all policies and procedures are followed.
• Children need to be supervised by sight and sound and all children need to be accounted for at all times. Frequent counts, visual checks, and constant focus on the needs of the children are requirements for this position.
• Must be trained to be a Mandated Reporter. Daily health checks are essential to monitor children’s health and safety. Any suspicion of abuse, neglect or any inappropriate treatment of a child needs to be reported directly to Child Line as soon as possible.
• Maintain appropriate pool ratios for DHS regulations.
• Teach/lead boating programs and swim lessons
• Help Camp Director plan camp wide activities
• Manage group schedules for pool and creek
• Maintain daily log of pool chemical levels
• Maintain pool filters. Keep appropriate chemical vessels filled. Backwash pool filters as needed. Trouble shoot all chemical issues, ie: low or high chlorine levels in pool.
• Document and maintain camper swim levels and swim zones
• Submit timely reports, timesheets, and other documentation
• Oversee upkeep of pool and creek equipment
• Maintain and communicate the YWCA policies and procedures to staff, children, and parents
• Maintain appropriate certifications

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty (above) satisfactorily.

Aquatics Coordinator shall have attained the following qualification levels:

• A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate
• Ability to provide documented 2500 hours of child care experience

Maintain the following certifications:

Lifeguard Training

CPR and First Aid

Pool Operators Certification

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull up to 50-75 pounds.
• Standing for long periods of time.
• May require driving in inclement weather.
• Ability to be outdoors for long periods of time, in a summer setting.
• Ability to be physically active with campers, i.e. hiking, outdoor games, canoeing.
• Excellent customer service skills.

YWCA York is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.