Aquatics Coordinator

YMCA; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of South Florida is seeking an Aquatics Coordinator responsible for maintaining safety and pool conditions, supervising lifeguards, and assisting with budget and program development at our South Florida facilities. This role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and a commitment to water safety.

Ideal candidates will have relevant aquatic certifications, experience managing staff, and bilingual abilities in English and Spanish, with a focus on high-quality customer service

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED and relevant aquatic certifications.
• Experience supervising lifeguards and aquatic staff preferred.
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, and Basic First Aid certifications required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises lifeguards and manages aquatic staff on pool deck.
• Maintains pool, deck, and surrounding area safety and cleanliness.
• Trains staff on accident prevention, safety checks, and emergency procedures.
• Manages department budget in collaboration with Aquatics Director.
• Coordinates swim lessons and development of new programs.

Skills

Lifeguard supervision

Safety leadership

Budgeting ability

CPR/First Aid certification

CPO certification

Swim Instructor certification

Bilingual English/Spanish

Excellent communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary:

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.

Essential Functions / Job Duties:

• 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 poof 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.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (i.e. Leader, Team Leader, Multi-Team / Branch Leader):

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.

Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities / Position Requirements:

• 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.

Ongoing Requirements

• 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.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 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.

Work Environment:

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.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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 fingerprint background screening.

As a Drug-Free Employer, all new hires must successfully complete a drug test. Please note Medical Marijuana cards are not accepted and 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.

In accordance with House Bill 531 (2025) the Department of Children and Families require employers to make the “Care Provider Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness” website link: https://info.flclearinghouse.com available to all potential candidates receiving a background check via the Clearinghouse.