Seasonal Aquatics Coordinator, Polk County, NC Columbus, NC

Kaizen Lab Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Aquatics Coordinator to oversee aquatic programs and staff at Gibson Park Pool. This role is essential in fostering a safety-focused environment while providing exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will engage with lifeguards, manage daily operations, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. This position requires strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to the mission of the YMCA, and the ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and nights. Join a nurturing team that values community strength and individual growth.

Qualifications

• Must have necessary certifications or be willing to obtain them.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office & Google Suite is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage aquatic staff and programs at Gibson Park Pool.
• Ensure safety and provide excellent customer service.
• Conduct swim lessons and lifeguard training.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Team Building

Lifeguarding

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Operations Director, the Aquatics Coordinator is responsible for managing and overseeing all aquatic staff, programs, trainings, and activities at the Gibson Park Pool location. This role will ensure a safety-focused work culture, promote programs, and provide excellent customer service while supervising staff and managing daily operations. This flexible role will lifeguard to ensure the safety needs of the facility are met. The remaining time will be spent doing administrative tasks pertinent to the successful operation of the Middle Tyger Aquatics Department and programming.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Engage, teach, and communicate with lifeguards to build an effective aquatics safety team.
2. Supervise, schedule, direct, and evaluate assigned staff, handling employee concerns and reviews.
3. Interview, hire, and orient staff, lifeguards, and program instructors, ensuring compliance with policies.
4. Create, develop, implement, and monitor programming and activities for the aquatic facilities.
5. Monitor pool to maintain a safe environment and provide high-quality aquatic facilities.
6. Maintain and track expenditures for programs and services, managing resource allocation and purchases with assistance from Operations Director.
7. Implement cleaning training and expectations for lifeguard team.
8. Schedule and conduct swim lessons, CPR & lifeguard courses when certified to do so.
9. Complete records, documentation, reports & DHEC requirements in a timely manner.
10. Engage in timely, positive public relations with participants: swim lessons, water fitness, etc.
11. Facilitate & document lifeguard in-services/training, staff meetings, and guard drills.
12. Practice preventive lifeguard procedures by following and enforcing pool rules and policies.
13. Perform any rescues and emergency procedures in accordance with facility policies.
14. Attend all training and staff meetings that are required.
15. Support decisions and policies with fellow lifeguards, supervisors, and participants.
16. Work interdepartmentally to support special events of the facility.
17. Here at the Gibson Park Pool we are a team; there may be other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

1. Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Must have all necessary Certifications or be willing to obtain them. Including but not limited to: Bloodborne Pathogens, Lifeguard, Professional Rescuer/CPR/FIRST AID/AED/O2, YSL v6 Swim Lesson Instructor, Lifeguard Instructor.
3. Must be computer proficient using Microsoft Office & Google Suite platforms.
4. Must have good interpersonal team building skills.
5. Must be able to work weekends and nights as needed.
6. Must believe in the mission of the YMCA and be able to exhibit the mission statement in both personal and professional life.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
2. Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to manipulate objects, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk, hear, and see.
3. Aquatics environment has temperature and humidity extremes both hot and cold.
4. Ability to lift 50 lbs.