Aquatics Programs Lead (Part-Time) | Lifeguard & Training

YMCA of Greater Louisville; Buckner (KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Louisville is seeking a part-time Aquatics staff member at Oldham County Family YMCA in Buckner, KY. You will supervise daily pool activities, uphold a safe pool atmosphere, and serve as a positive role model for members and staff.

The role includes lifeguard duties, swim lesson support, and assisting the aquatic director with scheduling, hiring, training, and supervising approximately 20–40 part-time lifeguards. Must be reliable and safety-focused.

Qualifications

• Experience in aquatics and/or recreation preferred.
• Experience working with children and adults.
• Experience supervising and training.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate across generations and formats.
• YMCA Lifeguard certification preferred, will be trained.
• YMCA Lifeguard Instructor certification preferred, will be trained and will teach.

Responsibilities

• Implement strategic direction/vision for operations of the aquatic department.
• Assist in recruiting, hiring, and training staff, including Lifeguards and First Aid/CPR instructors.
• Assist with the monthly scheduling of lifeguards and creatively work to fill gaps in coverage.
• Work lifeguard shifts when coverage cannot be achieved.
• Ensures excellent customer/member service and meet Association standards.
• Develops relationships in the community that have a positive impact on programming and fundraising.
• Ensure safety across all aquatic and program endeavors; lead collaboratively to provide systems that achievesanitary conditions, safe environments, program excellence, and member service excellence.
• Assist in facilitation and planning Lifeguard staff meetings.
• Maintains the certifications of aquatic staff.

Skills

Aquatics experience

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Experience with children

Education

High School

Job description

YMCA of Greater Louisville is seeking a part-time Aquatics staff member at Oldham County Family YMCA in Buckner, KY. You will supervise daily pool activities, uphold a safe pool atmosphere, and serve as a positive role model for members and staff.

The role includes lifeguard duties, swim lesson support, and assisting the aquatic director with scheduling, hiring, training, and supervising approximately 20–40 part-time lifeguards. Must be reliable and safety-focused.