Seasonal Aquatics Experience Coordinator - Garver YMCA

YMCA of Central Ohio; Canal Winchester (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established community-focused organization is seeking a passionate Aquatics Program Leader to oversee aquatic programming and ensure safety standards. This seasonal, full-time role involves coaching a team, conducting certification courses, and engaging with families to enhance the community's water safety and youth development initiatives. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills, be committed to high-quality programming, and thrive in a collaborative environment. Join this rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of community members and help nurture the next generation of swimmers.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma and previous teaching experience.
• CPR, AED, First Aid, and Lifeguarding certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee aquatic programming and maintain safety standards.
• Conduct certification courses and ensure staff certifications are current.
• Engage with parents and manage program duties effectively.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Program Development

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Daxko

Job description

Are you passionate about water safety, youth development, and creating positive community impact? We're hiring a Seasonal Full-Time Aquatics Program Leader who will champion the YMCA’s mission of healthy living, youth development, and social responsibility. In this hands-on leadership role, you'll oversee aquatic programming, maintain safety standards, and support a team of up to 20 staff through coaching, training, and development. You'll also ensure certifications are current, conduct YMCA and Red Cross certification courses, and play a key role in program scheduling, communication with families, and data tracking. This is the perfect opportunity for an experienced aquatics professional who thrives in a team environment and is committed to delivering high-quality programming. Strong interpersonal skills, a proactive mindset, and a heart for community make this role a rewarding seasonal opportunity. Join us this season and make a difference—one swimmer at a time!

• Think, communicate, and behave as a cause-driven leader and role model for staff and members, promoting youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in all job functions.
• Ensure all staff certifications are current and complete, and all in-service standards are met.
• Update pool schedule monthly and monitor upcoming events.
• Conduct YMCA and American Red Cross certification courses.
• Help maintain inventory and recommend purchases.
• Engage with parents by providing information about observing lessons, distributing handouts and flyers, answering questions, and ensuring program evaluations are completed.
• Participate in emergency drills and procedures to the highest level permitted by training and situation.
• Manage program duties such as entering classes into Daxko, assigning students to levels, eliminating waitlists, monitoring registration, and posting schedules.
• Develop strategies with branch leadership to grow and build programs, analyze fill percentages, and identify community needs for new programs.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Indirectly supervise 5-20 staff members. Responsibilities include interviewing, training, planning, assigning, directing work, performance appraisal, coaching, rewarding, disciplining, and resolving issues in accordance with policies and laws.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, handle objects, reach, and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision. The environment usually has a moderate noise level. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications:

• At least 18 years old with a high school diploma and previous teaching experience.
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid, Emergency Oxygen, and Lifeguarding certifications are required.
• Within 6 months of hire: YMCA Swim Lessons Instructor certification and American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification.
• A passionate belief in the YMCA’s mission to nurture potential, support healthy living, and serve neighbors.
• Understanding of the YMCA's role and the importance of volunteers and staff.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse communities.
• Proven ability to develop authentic relationships and foster teamwork.