Aquatics Coordinator

Aquatics Coordinator

Organization: SartellSt. Stephen Community Education Status: Part-Time, Seasonal Location: On-site Pay: $20-24 depending on experience Seasonal Start: January planning period, May After School Lessons and Early May-July Summer Lessons. Estimated Hours: Approximately 1035 hours per week, including days and evenings

Overview: SartellSt. Stephen Community Education is seeking a motivated and experienced Aquatics Coordinator to lead, develop, and re-envision our aquatics programming. This key position focuses on building a high-quality, community-centered aquatics program with an emphasis on creating an engaging and progressive swimming lesson curriculum that meets the evolving needs of students and families. The Aquatics Coordinator plays a vital role in ensuring safe operations, strong staff leadership, and meaningful aquatic experiences for the SartellSt. Stephen community.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a strategic vision for SartellSt. Stephen Community Education's aquatics program
• Design and oversee a comprehensive swimming lesson curriculum for various ages and skill levels
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate lifeguards, swim instructors, and aquatics staff
• Ensure compliance with all safety, health, and local/state aquatic regulations
• Promote a welcoming, inclusive, and positive environment for participants, families, and staff
• Coordinate scheduling, staffing, and daily aquatic operations
• Respond professionally to participant inquiries, concerns, and incident reports
• Maintain accurate records including staff certifications, attendance, and program evaluations
• Collaborate with Community Education staff and other stakeholders to support program growth
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in aquatics program development, coordination, or supervision
• Current Lifeguard certification with CPR/AED and First Aid (WSI preferred)
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and respond quickly in emergency situations
• Availability to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, and weekends

Working Conditions:

• Work performed in an indoor pool environment
• Exposure to water and pool chemicals
• Active role requiring standing, walking, lifting, and emergency response

Preferred Qualifications:

• Instructor for Lifeguard and CPR/First Aid Training

Why Join SartellSt. Stephen Community Education? This is an exciting opportunity to shape and grow an aquatics program that serves our community. If you are passionate about aquatics, safety, and community engagement, we encourage you to apply and make a splash with us! Final offer is contingent upon a criminal background check and school board approval.