Aquatics Coordinator

Aquatics Coordinator

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 Coordinator will assist the Aquatics Director with the overall planning, development, management and supervision of all aquatics programs of the branch.

This position will receive a minimum of 3 weeks Paid-Time Off, Holiday Pay, Full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, a Retirement 403(b) pension plan upon eligibility and a Free YMCA Membership.

Our culture: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Essential functions:

• Assists the Director in the hiring, training, and supervision of all necessary personnel to deliver each program component.
• Coordinates scheduling of aquatics staff to provide proper program delivery. Will assist the director with approval of time as needed.
• Keeps record of aquatics staff certifications and ensure all staff maintain current certifications.
• Maintains records of attendance and monitors payments for each program participant.
• Maintains pools, equipment, and grounds to meet all necessary program and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate and implement marketing and promotions.
• Develops and distributes all program promotional pieces.
• Maintains relationships with vendors and member service with parents and program participants.
• Follow systems, practices, and training related to risk management and safety of participants and staff, and follow accident report procedures and policies.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Leadership competencies:

• Inclusion
• Critical Thinking & Decision Making
• Emotional Maturity

Qualifications:

• Position requires two years of college or equivalent experience in an aquatics position.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Prior experience or training in staff supervision and management.
• Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, First Aid, Emergency Oxygen, and Blood Borne Pathogens.
• Current YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent.
• Certifications required within the first 60 days of hire: YMCA approved basic life saving skills such as CPR, First Aid, AED, and Emergency Oxygen.
• Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.
• Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
• Must be able to word process at 45 wpm and have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must become proficient within 30 days in the use of ActiveNet
• A Texas Driver's license is required as well as capacity to drive to various locations within the greater San Antonio metropolitan area.

Work environment & physical demands:

• Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor aquatics environment.
• Must be able to see and hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility. Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.
• Meet strength and lifting requirements.
• See and observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility.
• Ability to sit for long periods at a time are required, as well as, the ability to hold breath under water

Travel required: Yes. Must be 21 or older and be driver approved

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