Aquatics Coordinator - Phifer

The Aquatics Coordinator, under the guidance of the Executive Director & Association Aquatics Lead, will provide leadership and supervision for the Aquatics Department, ensuring a safe, fun, and high-quality experience for members and program participants. This role leads all swim programs and daily pool operations while supporting staff and building strong relationships with members. The coordinator is responsible for maintaining organized, well-run programs with safety as the top priority.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and flexible leader who can manage multiple priorities, support staff, and handle administrative responsibilities when needed. Strong leadership, innovation, and consistent follow-through are essential to grow programs and maintain excellence in all aquatic spaces.

• Ensures programs and services meet community needs to include supervising existing program activities, establishing new program activities, and expanding the program within the community as needed.
• Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
• Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations and conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pools.
• Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance.
• Recruits and hires diverse staff and volunteer teams across multiple dimensions of diversity. Onboards and develops them for success.
• Conducts lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid and CPR training. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete.
• Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
• Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within areas of responsibility.
• Manages the program, including developing and monitoring the program budget to meet fiscal objectives; compiling program statistic to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in program; securing and scheduling the pool facilities; and creating and scheduling the classes, practices and meets.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITES:

• Ensure collaboration with marketing team for program promotion.
• Participate in and provide leadership for the Annual Campaign in all assigned areas.
• Represent the YMCA and maintain appropriate relationships with area organizations, community leaders, and businesses.
• Carry out special projects and other duties as assigned.

• Position requires two years of college or equivalent experience in an aquatics position. 
• Must be 18 years of age. 
• The ability to relate to a diverse group of people from all social and economic segments of the community is essential. 
• Must be capable of working under pressure, have good communication skills (both verbal and written) when dealing with various members and employees, and must possess effective organizational skills. 
• Must have experience leading and supporting others to grow and succeed.
• Must hold and maintain trainer level, current certifications in Lifeguarding (YMCA Lifeguard or American Red Cross preferred), Swim Instruction, First-aid and CPR-Pro, AED and Oxygen Administration. Additional YMCA aquatics certifications are a plus. 
• Must be able to operate standard recreational, office and computer equipment.
• Must be able to stay organized and manage tasks effectively in a busy environment.
• Must have the physical endurance to sit or stand for extended periods of time indoors or outdoors.
• Must possess auditory and verbal capabilities in order to monitor environment and swimmers well-being. 
• This job description may not be all inclusive. Employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned. This job description may be modified when appropriate by Human Resources.

• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Contribution

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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.