Aquatics Program Lead & Lifeguard Supervisor

BUTLER COUNTY FAMILY YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN AS; False Pass (AK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Butler County Family YMCA is seeking an Aquatics Coordinator to supervise day-to-day programs and activities, with some lifeguarding/teaching and leadership during peak swimmer times. The role supports the YMCA mission of youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 3+ years in aquatics, age 21+, and relevant lifeguard/certifications. The job involves managing staff, schedules, safety compliance, and delivering quality member service.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, required.
• Minimum 3 years experience in aquatics, required.
• Minimum age of 21, required.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• American Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguard Certification, which includes CPR for the Professional Rescuer/First Aid/AED.
• Current certification for Oxygen Administration.
• LGI Lifeguard Certification within 6 months of employment.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Responsibilities

• Is expected to cover lifeguarding and swim instructing when a shift is not filled.
• Performs as Head Lifeguard when on duty.
• Interview, hire, train, develop, schedule and direct personnel.
• Monitor daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of pool logs and report needed pool maintenance.
• Create and monitor daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance schedules of the Aquatics Center. This includes properly training staff to use the cleaning equipment.
• Ensure records of staff certifications are current and complete.
• Review and evaluate staff performance.
• Submit Payroll Remove and Payroll Adjustment forms to Human Resources in a timely manner.
• Report to location during “All Director” emergency calls.
• Communicate necessary pool closures to supervisor, marketing and front desk in a timely manor.
• Provide quality member service by knowing members by name, displaying a pleasant and professional attitude at all times, assisting members, and referring questions or concerns outside your area of expertise to a supervisor.
• Respond to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
• The ability to accept constructive criticism and take corrective actions as needed.
• Development of Lifeguard customer service skills and job performance. Set the expectation standard.
• Assist Swim Lesson Coordinator as needed.
• Attend weekly staff meetings.
• Develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
• Coordinate aquatic staff for special events, e.g. triathlon, Healthy Kids Day, etc.
• Act in a professional manner at all times according to the YMCA Code of Conduct.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Lifeguard Certification

CPR/First Aid/AED

LGI Lifeguard Certification

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Butler County Family YMCA is seeking an Aquatics Coordinator to supervise day-to-day programs and activities, with some lifeguarding/teaching and leadership during peak swimmer times. The role supports the YMCA mission of youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 3+ years in aquatics, age 21+, and relevant lifeguard/certifications. The job involves managing staff, schedules, safety compliance, and delivering quality member service.