Aquatics Program Coordinator

Aquatics Program Coordinator

Wage: $ 20.06 to $22.84 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: Gordon Family YMCA, Sumner, WA

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 Aquatics Staff and Swim 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.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
• Committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.
• 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 (preferred).
• Knowledge of current aquatic safety and program standards, latest trends in aquatics and the ability to articulate and incorporate them (preferred).

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. May process financial assistance request.
• 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.

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