Aquatics Coordinator

YMCA of Honolulu; East Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Y membership with employment

Referral bonuses

Up to 60% discounts on Y programs

Job summary

YMCA of Honolulu is seeking a capable aquatic department administrator to oversee daily pool operations, safety, and program development. This role includes supervising lifeguards, swim instructors, and lesson scheduling while ensuring member safety and high-quality service.

The position requires lifeguard certification, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to pass CPR/First Aid/AED within 30 days. Part-time with afternoon, evening, and weekend hours in Hawaii.

Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience delivering Friendly, quality customer service.
• Strong management, supervision and staff development skills.
• Experience in program coordination and budgeting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversees administrative duties in the Aquatics department.
• Supervises daily pool operations and safety compliance.
• Schedules lifeguards, swim instructors, and swim lessons.
• Directs program activities to meet community needs and YMCA objectives.
• Recruits, hires, trains, and evaluates staff and volunteers.
• Maintains records of staff certifications and pool chemical levels.
• Creates and schedules swim and water fitness classes and meets.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Management & supervision

Staff development

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college education preferred

Lifeguard certification

CPR/First Aid/AED training within 30 days

Job description

PAY RANGE:

$21.50 - $23.50 Hourly

AVAILABILITY:

Part-Time Afternoons, Evenings, Weekends

POSITION SUMMARY:

Oversees and supports all administrative duties in the Aquatics department and ensures that Aquatics is operating smoothly. Supervises daily operations of the Aquatics Department including pool maintenance, scheduling and supervising of both lifeguards and swim instructors, scheduling and supervising of swim lessons program, and program development and implementation. Ensures the safety of the members, program participants, and patrons who utilize the YMCA of Honolulu aquatic facilities. Serves as a representative of the YMCA by providing quality customer service, while meeting all standards and expectations. Works under the supervision and guidance of the Aquatics Director or designee.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supports the YMCA mission and exemplifies the values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and diversity.
• Exhibits a positive attitude and behavior consistent with the philosophy, values, mission and policies of the YMCA.
• Provides friendly, quality customer service in a timely and professional manner.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with all members, staff, volunteers and the community.
• Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives.
• Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules, and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete.
• Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations.
• Conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pools. Secures and schedules pool facilities. Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels.
• Creates and schedules swim classes, water fitness classes, and swim team practicesand meets

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• TB test required.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Requires understanding of group work process, program and staff development, skilled in general management and communications.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
• Must be people oriented, possess strong management and supervisory skills, be well organized and multi-task oriented.
• Previous customer service experience required.
• Knowledge of program fiscal management preferred.

Education/Training:

• Current lifeguard certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent required;One year or more of college education is preferred.
• Previous experience teaching youth swim lessons preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean traffic abstract.
• Must be able to pass CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days upon hire.
• Required completion of YMCA’s mandatory training modules for program staff within required timeframes and current upkeep of mandatory certifications required.

WHY THE Y? :

• Free Y membership with employment
• Referral bonuses - Y employees can earn cash or Y credit bonuses for referring a new hire*
• Up to 60% discounts for yourself, family, and even your siblings on Y programs, camps, preschool, childcare, and more.

Child Protection Commitment

The YMCA requires all staff to share responsibility for preventing child abuse by upholding professional boundaries, completing mandatory Praesidium training, and reporting concerns. All candidates must successfully complete a comprehensive background screening, including criminal and sex offender checks.

*See job opportunities page for full details