Witham Family YMCA - Aquatics - Program Coordinator

Ymca Of Greater Indianapolis; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Y membership

20 hours per week of free child care

Flexible hours/scheduling

Retirement

Discounted program fees

Professional development

Job summary

Witham YMCA in Lebanon, IN seeks a Part Time Aquatics Program Coordinator I to assist in hiring, planning and overseeing aquatic programs under the Aquatics Director and Program Specialist. Responsibilities include improving participation, enrollment and program quality, while building a welcoming community for members.

The role emphasizes staff training, marketing requests, and ongoing program development within YMCA goals and policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred, or equivalent; 2+ years aquatic experience; minimum 16 years old.
• Exemplary motivational, relationship and supervisory skills.
• Ability to communicate program objectives to members, participants and volunteers; ability to coordinate across communities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in hiring, program planning and overseeing aquatic programs.
• Maintain and improve quality, enrollment and retention of participants.
• Build a community atmosphere among members; oversee new programs, staff training, and brochure/marketing requests.

Skills

Communication skills

Supervisory skills

Relationship skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Witham YMCA - Lebanon, IN 46052

Position Type: Part Time

Job Category: Aquatics

Benefits Include

• Free Y-Membership
• 20 Hours Per Week of Free Child Care
• Flexible Hours/Scheduling
• Retirement
• Discounted Program Fees
• Professional Development

Under the direction of the Aquatics Director and/or the Program Specialist I or II, the Program Coordinator I is primarily responsible for assisting in hiring, program planning and overseeing aquatic programs in accordance with the goals and policies of the YMCA. The supervision of these programs includes maintaining and improving the quality, enrollment, and retention of participants, and being aware of current trends in the field. The Program Coordinator I must understand his/her role in helping build relationship and a small community atmosphere among our members. Other responsibilities include overseeing any new programs, staff training, and brochure and marketing requests.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma preferred, or its equivalent in work experience, a minimum 2 years of aquatic experience and minimum 16 years old.
• Exemplary human motivational and relationship skills and supervisory skills needed.
• Ability to interpret program objectives to members, participants and volunteers, and have the ability to provide communications within and between communities and organizations.
• Has the ability to swim as determined by passing a swim test. (Test consists of being able to complete the strokes in which you will be instructing, able to tread water for at least 2 minutes, etc.)
• Current certifications in HCP, First Aid, Lifeguard (obtain within 90 days of employment), YMCA Basic Swim Lessons and/or Water Fitness Instructor. Position requires continual pursuit of further education/training in aquatics, including trainer level.
• Must be capable of establishing and maintaining positive relationships with staff, parents, program participants, and the general public.
• Must be able to work as a team member and possess the core values that meet the YMCA mission.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding personal information on children, family and YMCA staff.
• Ability to obtain YMCA New Employee Orientation, Child Abuse Prevention, Safety & Risk Management and other designated training within 60-90 days of employment.