Aquatics Coordinator

West Suburban YMCA; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 26,174 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

Health with vision & drug

Dental & life insurance

Retirement plan

YMCA membership

Child care services

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The West Suburban YMCA is seeking an Aquatics Coordinator to lead dynamic pool programs, mentor staff, and ensure a safe, engaging experience for every member who visits the pool deck.

In this role, you will support the Aquatics Director, help recruit and train lifeguards and instructors, coordinate swim lessons, and assist with scheduling, events, and outreach to the community. You will collaborate across departments to uphold YMCA values and contribute to a inclusive, thriving aquatic program.

Qualifications

• Certifications in lifeguarding, first aid and CPR are required.
• Experience leading aquatics programs and staff is preferred.
• Commitment to DEIB and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Act as a leader in program activities to meet community needs and YMCA objectives.
• Assist with recruiting and developing diverse staff and volunteers; ensure certifications are current.
• Support DEIB efforts and equity-centered work across the organization.
• Lifeguard and teach swim lessons when needed.
• Assist with Blue Waves Swim Team duties and related administrative tasks.
• Manage pool communications, schedules, and event coordination; assist with marketing and fundraising.
• Respond to member inquiries and emergencies with professionalism.

Skills

Lifeguard

Swim instruction

First Aid

CPR

AED

Emergency Oxygen

DEIB advocacy

Education

CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification

Lifeguard Training certification

YMCA Swim Instructor certification

USA Swimming certifications

Lifeguard Instructor certification

Y USA Team Leader Certification

Job description

Dive into a leadership role with purpose! As our Aquatics Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in delivering dynamic programs, supporting staff, and ensuring a safe and fun experience for every member who walks onto the pool deck.

POSITION SUMMARY

Assists the Association Aquatics Director/Branch Director to oversee the development and operations of aquatics, and/or other aquatics programs. Assists in training and supports assigned staff. Aids in the development and helps implement high quality, member-focused YMCA aquatics programs.

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.

MEMBER SERVICE STATEMENT

Members are the heart of this organization. They are the reason we exist. Members are the most important visitors we have, whether they visit by mail, phone or in person. They are not statistics and always deserve our respect. No matter what we are hired to do, satisfying members’ needs and wants is everyone’s first and most important responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Act as a leader in program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives.
• Assist with recruiting and hiring diverse staff and volunteer teams across multiple dimensions of diversity. Onboards and develops them for success. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete.
• Committing to support and further our equity-centered work as an organization. Actively supports all DEIB efforts.
• Lifeguard and teach swim lessons when needed.
• Assume various administrative and coaching responsibilities relative to Blue Waves Swim Team. (Typically at Church Street location.)
• Managerosters,mid-session reports,certificates of completions and registrations.(Including registrations for BlueWaves.)
• Manages daily emails/voicemails to the Aquatics Department.
• Assists with lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid and CPR trainings and in-services.
• Assists in coverage and finding coverage for the pool schedules.
• Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
• Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events, including volunteer opportunities.
• Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
• Create and execute one new program idea per session/quarter.
• May include a summer off-site at a WSY summer camp.
• Position may include weekends and evenings.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Six months to one-year related experience preferred; for example, as an aquatics supervisor or swim instructor.
• Minimum age of 21.
• Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, First Aid, Emergency Oxygen, Lifeguard Training, YMCA Swim Instructor certification, or equivalent. And any related USA swimming certifications.
• Committing to support and further our equity-centered work as an organization. Actively supports all DEIB efforts.
• Preferred Certifications: Lifeguard Instructor
• Completion or working toward completion of Y USA Team Leader Certification
• Reliable and enthusiastic.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Able to comfortably respond to emergencies.

ABUSE RISK MANAGEMENT

• Follow employee/volunteer screening requirements and use screening instruments to screen for abuse risk.
• Provide employee/volunteer with on-going supervision and training related to abuse risk.
• Provide employee/volunteer with regular feedback regarding their boundaries with youth.
• Require employee/volunteer to adhere to policies and procedures related to abuse risk.
• Respond quickly to policy and procedure violations using the organization’s progressive disciplinary procedures.
• Respond seriously and confidentially to reports of suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.
• Follow mandated reporting requirements.
• Communicate to all employees/volunteers the organization’s commitment to protect youth from abuse.
• Report essential abuse risk management information appropriately and timely so it can be escalated as necessary.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to demonstrate and perform all essential lifeguarding and aquatic skills, including water rescues and emergency response procedures
• Ability to swim, tread water, and remain alert in an aquatic environment for extended periods of time
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for prolonged periods, including monitoring pool areas and deck activity
• Ability to hear and see distress signals and respond quickly in a noisy and active environment
• Ability to lift, carry, and position equipment or assist participants, typically up to 30–50 pounds
• Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, and reach as needed to support program activities and safety
• Ability to work in a warm, humid, and sometimes wet environment for extended periods
• Ability to maintain focus, vigilance, and quick reaction time to ensure participant safety at all times
• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.

$19.00 - $23.00 depending on experience, education and relative skill sets.

The WSYMCA rewards dedicated employees by offering a competitive benefits package that includes paid vacation & holidays, group health with vision & drug prescription, dental & life insurance, paid retirement once vested, YMCA membership, access to child care services, tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.

The West Suburban YMCA is a charitable organization that welcomes all by creating a community that hires individuals of any age, race, gender, religion, heritage, economic circumstance, or physical ability. We focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility to ensure all children, adults and families are healthy, confident and connected.