Aquatics Coordinator

YMCA of the USA; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of the USA seeks an Aquatics Coordinator in Perth Amboy, NJ to plan, develop, and manage diversified aquatic programs while upholding high safety standards. You’ll coordinate swimming lessons, oversee facilities, and support community aquatic events.

This role requires proven aquatics management experience, lifeguard supervision, and strong customer service skills to engage members and staff. Certification in Lifeguarding and First Aid/CPR is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in aquatics management and lifeguarding.
• Ability to coordinate swim programs and meets.
• Strong customer service and staff leadership.

Responsibilities

• Safety leadership to protect members and pool participants.
• Supervise lifeguards, swim instructors, and seasonal staff.
• Coordinate swim lessons and maintain aquatic facilities.
• Support community aquatic events and partnerships.

Skills

Aquatics management

Lifeguard supervision

Swim instruction

Program coordination

Job description

Overview

Dive into a rewarding role where you can make a real splash, and turn your passion for Aquatics into a community-challenging career!

Working under the direction of the Aquatics Director, the Aquatics Coordinator will help plan, develop, manage, and execute a diversified aquatics program. This role is essential to maintaining high safety standards, coordinating swimming lessons (including our 2nd Grade Swim program), maintaining aquatics facilities, and hosting community aquatic events.

Qualifications

• Experience: Proven background in aquatics management, lifeguarding, swim instruction, and with coordinating swim meets.
• Safety Protocols: Strong familiarity with and direct application of emergency management guidelines.
• Preferences: Prior experience in swim instruction is highly preferred.

Essential Functions

• Safety Leadership: Prioritize and safeguard the lives of all members, guests, and pool participants.
• Staff Supervision: Supervise, train, and support lifeguards, swim instructors, seasonal employees, and volunteers to ensure successful pool operations.
• Community Relations: Provide exceptional customer service to establish and maintain positive relationships with members, staff, visitors, and YMCA constituents.
• Department Support: Coordinate swim lessons, maintain aquatic facilities, and perform other departmental duties as needed.

Required Certifications

• Valid certifications in Lifeguarding
• First Aid / CPR