Aquatics Coordinator - North Royalton YMCA

YMCA; North Royalton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA is seeking an experienced aquatics program supervisor to assist in planning, managing, and implementing safety programs across assigned branches. You will support marketing, events, and staff scheduling while ensuring high-quality operations and adherence to child protection policies.

The role requires at least a high school diploma, with preferred associate degree, and at least one year in aquatic programming and supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year of aquatic programming experience.
• Minimum of one year of aquatic instruction.
• Minimum of one year supervisory experience preferred.
• Current CPR/AED Pro, O2 Management, First Aid.
• Current YMCA lifeguarding or ARC Lifeguarding and Instructor certification.
• Water Safety Instructor or YMCA Swim Instructor certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage aquatic safety programs and services for assigned branches.
• Assist in marketing and distribution of program information.
• Build relationships with participants and families.
• Develop relations with parent groups and other agencies.
• Sanitize equipment and maintain pool area.
• Supervise staff, schedule, and verify hours.
• Ensure compliance with YMCA safety and child protection policies.
• Organize and maintain program materials; report damaged items and assist with pool maintenance.
• Deliver monthly in-service training and safety audits.
• Assist in interviewing and staffing needs; support branch leadership.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Lifeguard/CPR

Child protection awareness

Safety procedures

Staff supervision

Program operations

Interpersonal with families

In-service training

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position assists in planning, managing, and implementing of all aquatics department safety programs and activities in assigned branch(es). Assists and participates in marketing and special events. Ensures day-to-day program operations are delivered in accordance with operating standards for quality and safety. Assists in interviewing, scheduling and supervising qualified staff. Supports branch leadership in the implementation of the annual campaign.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensures aquatic safety programs and services meet community needs of assigned branch(es) to include supervising and growing existing program activities and establishing new program activities in support of membership retention and growth.
• Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
• Builds effective and authentic relationships with participants and families.
• Develops and maintain relationships with parent groups and other agencies related to aquatic safety program areas.
• Conducts regular/ frequent sanitation of all equipment (rescue and member used), and assigned areas as outlined by leadership.
• Supervises employees in assigned accountabilities, monitors program operations, schedules and verifies time sheets and actual hours worked.
• Ensures that Y program standards are met and safety procedures are followed at all times, specifically the association's child protection policies, child abuse and neglect guidelines, and proper reporting procedures.
• Organizes, cleans and puts away, all program materials. Reports damaged materials and take them out of circulation. Responsible for pool maintenance.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of Y mission, values, purpose, and goals. Strives for the highest standards of program excellence.
• Conduct monthly in-service training, monthly lifeguard and branch safety audits.
• Notify supervisor staffing needs, assist in the interview process.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• This position may be assigned to multiple branches.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High school diploma required; Associate degree preferred
• Minimum of one (1) year of related experience working in aquatic programing
• Minimum of one (1) year of aquatic instruction
• Minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience preferred
• Certification(s) and Requirements: Current CPR/AED Pro, O2 Management, Current First Aid
• Current Y lifeguarding or American Red Cross Lifeguarding, Instructor Certification required
• Water Safety Instructor or YMCA Swim Instructor certification preferred
• Technical Skills and Knowledge: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, adequate speaking, hearing and writing skills appropriate for interacting with both children and adults.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people (children and parents) from all social and economic segments of the community
• Knowledge and maturity to observe children's behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety practices and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
• Ability to manage the daily administrative, program-related and supervisory responsibilities of an aquatics program.
• Excellent personal computer skills and experience with standard business software.
• Within 30 days of hire, completion of YMCA program-specific and Operational trainings: Blood Borne Pathogen, Ten Commandments of Effective Lifeguarding, Child Abuse Prevention and Recognition, Incident Reporting, Bullying, Active Shooter, Allergies, Driver Safety, Harassment, Proper Lifting, New Employee Orientation and Program and Financial Operation Trainings
• Willingness and ability to model the key attributes; Welcoming, Genuine, Hopeful, Nurturing and Determined.
• Demonstrate commitment to the mission and cause of the YMCA and uphold its values and ethics.
• Ability to work effectively work with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions
• Willingness and ability to be a mandated reporters for any signs or suspicion of child abuse and neglect. All employees are required to follow the child abuse and neglect reporting process: completion of Suspected Child Abuse/Neglect reporting form, calling children protective services (696-Kids) and notifying your immediate supervisor, branch executive, risk management and human resources department (s).

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. The ability to perform frequent amounts of sitting, standing, swimming, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, bending and or instructing others for the duration of their shift. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.