Aquatics Coordinator

YMCA of Portsmouth; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aquatics Coordinator at YMCA of South Hampton Roads will supervise pool operations, deliver swim instruction, and lead staff to ensure a safe, fun aquatic experience for members and program participants.

The role requires lifeguard and swim instructor certifications, strong leadership, and the ability to respond to emergencies, with flexible hours including early mornings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid.
• Current YMCA Lifeguarding or Red Cross Lifeguarding (instructor preferred).
• Current YMCA Swim Instructor Certification or Red Cross WSI.
• Maintain certification-level readiness and lifeguard skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision of the pool deck, entrances and high‑risk areas.
• Assists in training and scheduling personnel as assigned.
• Responds to emergencies per YMCA policies; completes required reports.
• Maintains positive relationships with members and staff.
• Monitors daily pool operations to comply with health and safety regulations.
• Conducts lifeguarding and swim instruction.

Skills

Lifeguard supervision

Swim instruction

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CPR for the Professional Rescuer

AED

Basic First Aid

YMCA Lifeguarding

Red Cross Lifeguarding

Swim Instructor Certification

Job description

OUR CULTURE

Our mission and core values are brought to life through our culture. At the YMCA of South Hampton Roads, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

OUR CULTURE

Our mission and core values are brought to life through our culture. At the YMCA of South Hampton Roads, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.

We are welcoming: we are open to all and create spaces where people can belong and become.

We are genuine: we value people and embrace individuality.

We are hopeful: we believe in the potential of people to grow, lead and become catalysts for change.

We are nurturing: we support individuals throughout their journey to reach their full potential.

We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with our people.

Our culture is not a People & Culture initiative; it is how we lead, serve, develop talent, make decisions and deliver on the YMCA's mission.

Position Summary

The Aquatics Coordinator will provide supervision and instruction to members and staff in the aquatics department by listening actively, strengthening relationships and ensuring a safe, fun and enjoyable aquatic experience for members and program participants. The coordinator must have leadership and continuous follow through.

Essential Functions

• Provides supervision of the pool deck area, entrances, and high-risk /traffic areas
• Assists in training and scheduling personnel as assigned.
• Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergencies immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Completes related reports as required
• Maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, participants, and other staff
• Answer member questions and provide assistance
• Assist staff in handling any situations that may occur on the pool deck
• Attends all staff meetings and training as required
• Adheres to all YMCA of South Hampton Roads policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and best practices
• Performs and adheres to safety, cleanliness, and uniform standards
• Assist in all areas as assigned and complete all projects and assignments as assigned by the supervisor
• Adheres to all YMCA of South Hampton Roads policies, procedures, rules, regulations and best practices.
• Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations.
• Conducts lifeguarding and swim instruction.
• Ability to perform all functions of those they lead and meet qualifications and certifications of Lifeguard III and Swim Instructor.
• Assists in all areas as assigned.

Ymca Leadership Competencies

• Inclusion
• Critical Thinking & Decision Making
• Emotional Maturity

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Current YMCA Lifeguarding or Red Cross Lifeguarding certifications (instructor preferred).
• Current YMCA Swim Instructor Certification or Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
• Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness
• Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards
• Maintain all required certifications (active)
• One or more years of lifeguard/swim instructor supervisory experience preferred
• Minimum age of 21

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

This position operates in an aquatic and YMCA center environment and may involve regular exposure to indoor and outdoor pools, water, humidity, varying temperatures, noise, and pool-related chemicals. Work may require extended periods of standing, walking, sitting, or being in and around the water, as well as regular interaction with members, participants, families, team members, and other stakeholders. Flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays, may be required based on program and operational needs.

The employee must maintain the physical and mental readiness necessary to safely perform the essential functions of the position and any duties associated with required certifications. Depending on the role, this may include entering and exiting the water, swimming, demonstrating aquatic skills, responding to emergencies, performing rescues or emergency care, and moving or positioning equipment or individuals as necessary.

The YMCA of South Hampton Roads provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position, consistent with applicable law.

Accountability

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory performance and successful completion and maintenance of applicable position requirements, which may include background screening, driver's license review, CPS screening, drug and/or alcohol testing, or other screenings as required by the position or applicable law.

Compensation

Wage Range: $15.50 - $18.00 hourly

The wage range provided reflects the YMCA of South Hampton Roads’ good-faith determination of the minimum and maximum starting salary for this position.