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Greater Hollywood FC
3161 Taft Street
Hollywood, FL 33021, USA

The Aquatics Coordinator is responsible for maintaining the highest level of safety and swimming conditions for all patrons in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas; first, by preventing accidents and second, by responding to an emergency quickly and efficiently. In addition, this individual is responsible for preparing and administering departmental budget with the lead of the Aquatics Director, coordinating swim lessons, as well as developing new programs.

• Supervises, leads, and manages Aquatics Programs, Staff and Safety on the pool deck.
• Ensures that enrollment and program quality benchmarks are met by marketing and promoting the Aquatics Program.
• Ensures that the Aquatics program follows the program standards, policies, and guidelines of the YMCA of South Florida as well as state and local codes.
• Trains staff on accident prevention through safety checks, rule enforcement, and proper guarding techniques, and emergency management including proper water rescue, CPR and first aid procedures.
• Controls the annual income and expenses for the budget in the Aquatics Department.
• Coordinates schedules of participants for each season and class.
• Ensures that Safety and Risk Management policy and procedures are followed; maintains accident reports, records of equipment and safety inspections.
• Uses preventive life guarding techniques to minimize or eliminate hazardous situations.
• Applies rules and policies of the YMCA of South Florida.
• Conveys information on programs and schedules to members.
• Maintains accurate records required by YMCA and state agencies.
• Maintains the pool and pool area, cleaning.
• Maintains records of pool chemical readings, adding chemicals to pool is necessary. Takes pool attendance and maintains related records as required.
• Supervises lifeguards during their shifts. Rotating guards, schedules break and determining hours when appropriate based on pool usage and the need for additional guards.
• Other duties as assigned based on family center requirements or needs.

Mission Advancement: Reinforces the Y’s values within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the YMCA’s efforts for all stakeholders. Implements effective systems to develop volunteers at program and fundraising leadership levels.
Collaboration: Develops strategies to ensure staff and volunteers reflect the community. Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the YMCA. Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals. Provides tools and resources for the development of others.
Operational Effectiveness: Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves members and community in the development of programs and activities. Ensures execution of plans. Institutes sound accounting procedures and financial controls. Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement.
Personal Growth: Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches. Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change. Anticipates challenges that can sidetrack or derail growth and personal learning. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 1-3 years of Aquatics program / Lifeguarding experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as Daxko software program, preferred.
• Must be organized and detail oriented.
• Bilingual, English and Spanish, a plus.
• Certified Pool Operator and Swim Instructor Certified, preferred.
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer; AED; Basic First Aid Certifications
• Current Certification: Red Cross Lifeguarding OR YMCA Lifeguarding Certification
• Ability to maintain certification level of physical and mental alertness.

• Attainment of Oxygen Certification within 90 days of hire. (Summer staff must receive before June 30)
• Attainment of CPO Certification within one year of hire.

• Avid swimmer, passionate about the sport of swimming, dedicated to the cause of water safety and drowning prevention.
• High-energy personality, outgoing and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
• Natural leader with a competitive drive and desire to grow.
• Comfortable with public speaking.
• Innate desire to provide excellent customer service to participants, which will result in an exceptional aquatic experience.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Lifeguards work outdoors in the sun.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

• Ability to react to emergency situations by quick movements, strenuous activity, and on occasion assist or lift persons in distress of varying weights.
• Required to remain alert to dangerous situations while sitting, standing, or walking for various lengths of time.
• Ability to communicate verbally across distances in a noisy environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Employment at the YMCA is at-will. It is purely voluntary, based upon the consent of both the Association and the staff members. No expressed or implied contractual rights should be inferred from this job description.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to submit to and satisfactorily clear a thorough Level II fingerprinting background screening.

As a Drug-Free Workplace, all new hires must successfully complete a drug test. Please note Medical Marijuana cards do not exempt you from successfully passing your drug test.

The YMCA of South Florida is committed to the policy of Equal Opportunity prohibiting discrimination in the workplace because of race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age or disability.

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