Aquatics Programs Lead & Swim Lesson Coordinator

Piedmont YMCA; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont YMCA in Charlottesville, VA seeks an Aquatics Program Coordinator to assist in all aspects of aquatics programs, including supervision and instruction of group swim lessons, private lessons, school-based learn-to-swim, and Red Cross safety courses.

The role involves hands-on program planning, staff training, roster management, and frontline teaching (about 20 hours per week) with a strong emphasis on safety and member service.

Qualifications

• Two years of aquatics experience.
• Two years of swim lesson instructor experience.
• Current lifeguard certification (preferred).
• Lifeguard Instructor or Swim Instructor Trainer certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assists with in planning, implementing, leading, instructing, promoting, supervising, and evaluating aquatics programs.
• Builds positive relationships with participants and families to encourage program retention and satisfaction.
• Provides exceptional customer service by responding to member inquiries, concerns, and feedback in a timely and professional manner.
• Tracks performance measures for programs including roster management.
• Performs front line services including teaching swimming lessons (approximately 20 hours per week).
• Assists in management of staff; trains, develops, and evaluates personnel for aquatics programs.
• Assists in conducting staff meetings. Attends all staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Serves as a leader in emergency situations. Ensures all members, guests, and program participants are in a safe environment.
• Adheres to the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Skills

Aquatics experience

Swim lesson instruction

Lifeguard certification (preferred)

Lifeguard Instructor or Swim Instr. (P

Job description

Piedmont YMCA in Charlottesville, VA seeks an Aquatics Program Coordinator to assist in all aspects of aquatics programs, including supervision and instruction of group swim lessons, private lessons, school-based learn-to-swim, and Red Cross safety courses.

The role involves hands-on program planning, staff training, roster management, and frontline teaching (about 20 hours per week) with a strong emphasis on safety and member service.