Aquatics Experience Coordinator - Gahanna YMCA

YMCA of Central Ohio; Barberton (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate leader to inspire youth and promote healthy living. This role involves supervising staff, conducting certification courses, and engaging with the community to enhance program offerings. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to the organization's mission and the ability to foster collaborative relationships. Join a dynamic team where your leadership can make a significant impact on the lives of individuals and families in the community. If you are dedicated to nurturing potential and creating a positive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age with prior teaching experience.
• Certifications in CPR, AED, First Aid, and Lifeguarding required.

Responsibilities

• Promote youth development and healthy living as a cause-driven leader.
• Conduct certification courses and maintain staff records.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Daxko

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Thinks, communicates and behaves as a cause-driven leader and role model for other staff and members when it comes to desired staff behaviors; promotes youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in all job-related functions.
2. Ensures records of all staff certifications are current and complete along with all in service standards being met.
3. Updating pool schedule monthly and monitors for upcoming events.
4. Conducts certification courses in both YMCA and American Red Cross courses.
5. Helps maintain inventory and recommends purchases.
6. Relates with parents of participants by providing information/procedures around observing lessons; providing handouts and flyers; answering questions during the lessons; and ensuring program evaluations are completed.
7. Participates in emergency drills and procedures to the highest level that training and situation permits.
8. Program duties include: Entering classes into Daxko, assigning students to appropriate levels, eliminating wait lists, monitoring registration, returning phone calls and emails promptly, and posting the schedule for members. Program development duties include: Tracking retention, promotions, and total registration for class. Analyzing fill percentages and adjusting next session offerings. Developing strategies with branch leadership to grow/build programs. Identifying program opportunities to meet community needs.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Indirectly supervises 5-20 staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the association's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; developing, coaching, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age and have HS diploma and previous teaching experience.
• Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen, Lifeguarding required.
• Within 6 months of hire: YMCA Swim Lessons Instructor certification and American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification.
• Passionate belief in the Y’s cause of nurturing the potential of all youth, supporting healthy living for all people and finding ways to help and support our neighbors.
• Understanding of the nature and purpose of the YMCA and the respective roles of volunteers and staff.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Proven track record of developing authentic relationships with others.
• Ability to foster a collaborative team approach to solving challenging situations.