Aquatics Coordinator

Sonoma County Family YMCA; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Competitive pay

Free YMCA membership

Free child care

Floating holidays

Reduced program fees

Employee Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Employer paid CPR/First Aid

10% Y Retirement Fund contribution

Job summary

Sonoma County Family YMCA in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking an Aquatics Coordinator to lead swim lessons, lifeguard teams, and staff development. You will work with the Aquatics Director to ensure safe, engaging, and welcoming programs for children and families.

The role requires flexible scheduling, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and at least one Saturday per month. Join a nonprofit focused on healthier communities and stronger teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 with high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years lifeguarding and swim lesson experience.
• Coaching, mentoring, and developing others.
• Organized and able to balance multiple priorities.
• Professional communication with staff, members, and partners.
• Proficient with Outlook, Word, Excel, and basic tech tools.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and values water safety.

Responsibilities

• Onboard, train, schedule, and support aquatic staff.
• Assist with swim lesson operations and program scheduling.
• Serve as on-deck leader and mentor to instructors and lifeguards.
• Teach swim lessons and lifeguarding when needed.
• Monitor program quality, safety, and member satisfaction.
• Support community-based aquatic programs and partnerships.
• Assist with marketing, events, and program growth.
• Respond to member questions and resolve concerns.
• Track participation data and program outcomes.
• Create a positive, welcoming environment for staff and members.

Skills

Communication

Diversity

Organization

Team Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

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Aquatics Coordinator

Aquatics Coordinator Lifeguard Aquatics, Santa Rosa, CA, US 1 Attachments

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1149

Salary Range: $21.00 To $24.00 Hourly

Aquatics Coordinator

Sonoma County Family YMCA | Santa Rosa, CA
Part-Time (20-30 hours per week) | $21-$24 per hour

Help Build Safer Swimmers, Stronger Teams, and Healthier Communities

Do you love aquatics, developing staff, and creating exceptional experiences for children and families?

The Sonoma County Family YMCA is looking for an experienced, organized, and people-focused Aquatics Coordinator to help lead one of our most impactful program areas. In this role, you'll work alongside our Aquatics Director to support swim lessons, lifeguard teams, staff development, community partnerships, and aquatic programming that helps save lives and build confidence in the water.

This is more than a pool deck position. You'll be part coach, part mentor, part problem-solver, and a key leader helping ensure our aquatics programs are safe, engaging, and welcoming for everyone.

This position requires a leader who understands that aquatic programs serve our community throughout the week.

The schedule may include mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekdays, and weekends based on program needs. Candidates must be comfortable with a flexible schedule and will be required to work at least one Saturday per month.

What You'll Do

As Aquatics Coordinator, you’ll help oversee the day-to-day success of our aquatics programs by:

• Onboarding, training, scheduling, and supporting aquatic staff
• Assisting with swim lesson operations and aquatic program scheduling
• Serving as an on-deck leader and mentor to instructors and lifeguards
• Teaching swim lessons and lifeguarding when needed
• Monitoring program quality, safety, and member satisfaction
• Supporting community-based aquatic programs and partnerships
• Assisting with marketing efforts, events, and program growth
• Responding to member questions and resolving concerns
• Tracking participation data and program outcomes
• Helping create a positive, welcoming environment for staff and members alike

Successful candidates for this position possess the following skills-

• Strong communication to include active listening skills.
• Supportive of diversity and inclusion in all interactions.
• Organized and focused with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with a diverse team.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 18 years of age at the time of employment. High school diploma or equivalent.
• Have at least two years of lifeguarding and swim lesson experience
• Enjoy coaching, mentoring, and developing others
• Are highly organized and comfortable balancing multiple priorities
• Communicate professionally with staff, members, and community partners
• Are comfortable using Outlook, Word, Excel, and other technology tools
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day is different
• Believe that water safety skills can change lives

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience
• Current lifeguard certifications (or willingness to obtain within four months of hire)
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills
• Associate's degree preferred

When you work for the Sonoma County Family YMCA you’ll enjoy the following benefits-

• Flexible hours
• Competitive pay
• Free YMCA membership
• Free child care
• (3) floating holidays
• Reduced program fees
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer paid CPR/First Aid
• 10% contribution to Y Retirement Fund

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Sonoma County Family YMCA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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