Aquatics Programs Lead – Flexible Schedule & Impact

YMCA of Central Florida; Town of Florida, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Free/Discounted YMCA membership

Diversity and growth-focused culture

Job summary

YMCA of Central Florida is seeking an Aquatics Coordinator to support aquatic programming and staff supervision at the Family Center. The role focuses on delivering engaging swim lessons, lap swimming, and group exercise while driving member retention and participation.

You will help maintain safety standards, supervise staff, and coordinate schedules, events, and inspections to ensure smooth operations and high-quality member experiences.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1 - 3 years’ experience in aquatics or customer service-related field required.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required.
• Current Oxygen Administration certification required.
• Current Lifeguard certification required. (YMCA Lifeguard certification preferred; Red Cross Lifeguard certification is acceptable but must receive YMCA certification within 60 days).
• Current YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor certification required within 60 days.
• Current YMCA Pool Operator on Location certification or Certified Pool Operator required.
• Trainer and YMCA Aquatic Management certifications a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of aquatic programs including lap swimming, swim lessons, swim team and group exercise.
• Provide classes that promote retention of existing members and engage new members.
• Assist in the supervision of department staff and ensure they are always following all safety and policy regulations.
• Lead staff to support aquatic initiatives to achieve retention goals.
• Perform lifeguarding duties, swim lesson instruction, coaching of swim team and direction of aquatics programs as scheduled, or in order to provide substitution coverage.
• Maintain accurate aquatic schedules and procedures to provide maximum opportunities for member/staff connections.
• Collaborate with department leads to maximize enrollments in program registration and pool usage.
• Collaborate with the Facility Director to coordinate regularly scheduled pool inspections to ensure proper and efficient working order at all times. Coordinate and schedule pool and equipment maintenance and repairs. Purchase equipment, parts and supplies approved by the purchase requisition process.
• Monitor daily operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA of Central Florida health and safety standards and policies.
• Ensure all staff are current with required certifications. Maintain compliance with required documentation of pool operation.
• Utilize available technology, reporting tools and data that enhance aquatics participation and member retention.
• Assist in the planning and execution of aquatic events at the Family Center. Promote the Family Center and the YMCA of Central Florida’s special events among the members and community.

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

YMCA of Central Florida is seeking an Aquatics Coordinator to support aquatic programming and staff supervision at the Family Center. The role focuses on delivering engaging swim lessons, lap swimming, and group exercise while driving member retention and participation.

You will help maintain safety standards, supervise staff, and coordinate schedules, events, and inspections to ensure smooth operations and high-quality member experiences.