Aquatics Coordinator

Stevens Point Area YMCA•Stevens Point, WI

5d•$17

About The Position

Under the direction of the Aquatics & Youth Sports Director, and in accordance with the policies of the Stevens Point Area YMCA, this position is responsible for assisting with all aspects and functions of the Aquatics Department. This includes overseeing and coordinating the swim lessons program, teaching Red Cross courses, pool supervision, providing lifeguard coverage for pool operations and special events, and building positive relationships with staff and members through effective listening and communication, to ensure a safe and positive environment.

Requirements

The Aquatics Coordinator must be at least eighteen years old.
American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.
Lifeguard Training Instructor Certification is required, but if not currently certified, can be obtained within a reasonable time.
Extensive background in Aquatics
Lifeguard experience
Teaching experience, preferably in Aquatics
Supervisory experience
Administrative skills
Proficiency in computer operations, including Outlook, Word and Excel
Effectively present information and respond to inquiries at an individual or group level.
Communicate effectively with staff, members, participants, parents, volunteers.
Process timesheets, including work hour calculations.
Calculate wage increase recommendations.
Solve practical problems based on established guidelines.
Interpret instructions in variety of written or oral formats.

Nice To Haves

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Proactively communicate with facility users and program participants on a regular basis. Do this by actively seeking out member concerns, questions, and suggestions, and responding to member needs to the best of your ability. Follow up with each person that has a concern, question, or suggestion in a timely fashion.
Oversee all aspects and functions of the Swim Lessons Program.
Oversee Aquatics facility safety, maintenance, and supervision.
Ensure the highest quality customer service possible in collaboration with the Aquatics Director.
Ensure the safety of the facility patrons and staff. Enforce all of the facility rules, policies, and regulations consistently and correctly and report any unsafe conditions to the Aquatics Director.
Provide administrative, marketing, and clerical assistance for all Aquatics programs and operations.
Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate Aquatics staff under the direction of the Aquatics Director.
Assist with staff supervision, scheduling, communication, and facilitating meetings and training.
Serve as a lifeguard, swim lessons instructor, and department supervisor primarily on weekends and during times agreed upon mutually with the Aquatics Director.
Be on deck prepared to enter the water during all assigned scheduled swim lessons, and serve as a department supervisor, lifeguard, and swim lessons instructor during times agreed upon mutually with the Aquatics Director.
Perform facility maintenance tasks to ensure the Aquatics department meets and exceeds cleanliness standards.
Maintain records and reports including but not limited to: patron usage, water chemical readings, incident/accident reports, employee files, swim lesson data base and pool rentals.
Take inventory of and coordinate the ordering of first aid and Aquatics program supplies.
Adhere to all YMCA policies, procedures, and regulations.
Perform all other duties as assigned.