Aquatics Coordinator - Sacramento Central / Capital YMCA

YMCA of Superior California; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Training and staff development

Job summary

The YMCA of Superior California is seeking an Aquatics Coordinator to support the coordination, supervision, and delivery of aquatics programs at Sacramento Central and Capital YMCA. You will oversee swim instructor staff, training, and emergency coverage during a Wednesday-Saturday schedule.

Role ensures safe, professional, and consistent swim lesson programming, collaborates with branch leadership, and helps manage communications and operations across the association.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years’ aquatics teaching experience for children and adults.
• Two years’ supervision experience.
• Current CPR, AED and First Aid certifications.
• Lifeguard certification required within 90 days of hire.
• YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor and CPO certifications required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Onboards, trains, and supervises swim staff at Sac Central and Capital YMCA.
• Ensures implementation of YMCA swim lessons curriculum.
• Oversee all swim lesson programming and staff schedules.
• Lead and participate in teaching swim lessons.
• Respond to parent and participant inquiries promptly.
• Maintain high-quality risk management and pool safety.
• Perform emergency coverage for swim lessons as needed.

Skills

Aquatics instruction

Staff supervision

Emergency coverage

Program coordination

Parent/participant communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CPR/AED/First Aid

Lifeguard certification

YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor certification

Certified Pool Operator (CPO)

Job description

Overview

Under the direction of the Program Director of Aquatics, the Sacramento Central YMCA Aquatics Coordinator supports the coordination, supervision, and delivery of aquatics programs at Sacramento Central and Capital YMCA. This position oversees the supervision, training, and support of swim instructor staff and must be accessible and available for emergency coverage as needed. The Aquatics Coordinator works 20-25 hours per week on a Wednesday-Saturday schedule.

The Aquatic Coordinator ensures a safe, disciplined, welcoming, and professional environment in alignment with YMCA policies and aquatics standards. The role provides branch-wide oversight of swim lesson programming, YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor (YSLI) courses, and aquatics-related programs at the Rollingwood YMCA, supporting consistency and quality in program delivery.

The position plays a key role in internal communications related to aquatics programs, staffing, scheduling, and operational needs, collaborating closely with branch leadership and aquatics staff to support effective and mission-driven programming throughout the association.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.

Responsibilities

• Onboards, trains, and supervises Lead Swim Instructor and Swim Instructor staff at Sac Central and Capital YMCA.
• Ensures implementation of YMCA swim lessons curriculum.
• Oversee the implementation of all swim lessons.
• Schedules Swim Lessons staff on scheduling platform.
• Leads and participates in teaching swim lessons.
• Respond to parent and participant concerns and questions in a timely manner.
• Works alongside Aquatics Director and Pool Manager to ensure high-quality risk management protocols are maintained.
• Ensure all program equipment is maintained and regularly cleaned.
• Check pool chemistry as necessary.
• Responsible for ensuring programs run effectively including during business hours and during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• The Aquatics Coordinator is responsible for performing emergency coverage for swim lessons as able.
• Assists in emergency coverage needs for Rollingwood YMCA in the absence of the Rollingwood YMCA Aquatics Coordinator.
• All other duties as assigned by Aquatics Director

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Three years’ prior experience in aquatics teaching children and adults.
• Two years’ prior experience in supervision.
• Current CPR, AED and First Aid certifications required.
• Current Lifeguard certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Current YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Current Certified Pool Operator or YMCA Pool Operator on Location certification required within 90 days of hire.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision for full-time employees - 60% YMCA covered medical benefits for full-time employees and their families
• Retirement benefits – 10% employer contribution after completion of eligibility requirements
• Employee Assistance Program for all employees that is available to help employees overcome emotional, family, or other personal problems; offers guidance on financial and legal issues; improves health and wellness, and much more.
• CPR/First Aid Certification provided by YMCA
• Use of YMCA of Superior California Fitness facilities, camps, and rental facilities
• Paid time off benefits for part‑time and full‑time employees upon completion of eligibility requirements
• Training and staff development for all employees

Posted Salary Range

USD $19.26 - USD $26.83 /Hr.