Aquatics Programs Lead | Community Impact & Safety

YMCA Cape Cod; Barnstable (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA Cape Cod in Barnstable, MA, is seeking an Aquatics Program Coordinator to lead and support YMCA aquatics activities. This full-time role requires overseeing staff, ensuring safety and compliance with YMCA standards, and delivering engaging programs for participants.

Minimum age 21 with a high school diploma (GED acceptable); some college preferred. Lifeguard and water safety certifications, plus CPR/First Aid, are required; supervisory experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 21. High School/GED required with some college preferred.
• One year of previous work experience in a similar program.
• Previous supervisory experience, including staff scheduling and training preferred.
• Previous experience with diverse populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of Aquatics programs; leads activities for assigned group of participants.
• Assist with recruiting, hiring, training, developing, scheduling, and supervising Aquatics staff and volunteers.
• Assist with reviewing and evaluating performance and develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
• Supervise Aquatics and waterfront programs in accordance with YMCA and applicable Massachusetts regulations and operating standards, ensuring safety of participants.
• Interact with members, participants, parents and staff; helps connect them with each other and the YMCA; model positive relationships.
• Perform equipment checks and ensure appropriate equipment is available as needed.
• Monitor chemical testing as required, and take appropriate action.
• Assist with promotion and marketing of Aquatics programs.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Maintain required certifications.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Staff scheduling

Staff training

Diversity experience

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college coursework preferred

Job description

YMCA Cape Cod in Barnstable, MA, is seeking an Aquatics Program Coordinator to lead and support YMCA aquatics activities. This full-time role requires overseeing staff, ensuring safety and compliance with YMCA standards, and delivering engaging programs for participants.

Minimum age 21 with a high school diploma (GED acceptable); some college preferred. Lifeguard and water safety certifications, plus CPR/First Aid, are required; supervisory experience is highly valued.