Aquatics Program Coordinator

YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF • Rincon, GA

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About The Position

The Aquatics Coordinator is responsible for the development, implementation, and administration of all aquatics programming. In addition, every position in the YMCA of Coastal Georgia, Inc. is responsible for upholding the Judeo-Christian principles that are central to our mission by modeling behaviors that exemplify the four pillars of character - caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. This organization has zero tolerance for abuse and will not tolerate the mistreatment or abuse of consumers in its programs. Any mistreatment or abuse by an employee or volunteer will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or volunteer service and cooperation with law enforcement. This organization takes every allegation of abuse or misconduct seriously and will fully cooperate with the authorities to investigate all cases of alleged abuse or misconduct. Employees and volunteers shall cooperate with any external investigation by outside authorities or internal investigation conducted by the organization or persons given investigative authority by the organization. An employee or volunteer’s failure to cooperate with an investigation will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment or dismissal from the organization.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma required; associate degree preferred.
• Technical and proficient working knowledge of pool chemical operations.
• Ability to develop and implement aquatic programs.
• Ability to foster positive staff, peers, and program participants.
• Ability to supervise part-time staff and ensure the overall safety of program participants.
• CPR and First Aid required within 30 days of employment.
• YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard certification within 6 months of employment.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain authorization to work with children under the Georgia Department of Labor and YMCA guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• YMCA lifeguard certification
• Swim instructor certification
• Additional YMCA specialty aquatics certifications.

Responsibilities

• Work with HR to recruit, train, supervise and evaluate all aquatics staff to ensure a safe pool environment
• Maintain knowledge of current trends in aquatics and be able to implement new programs and ideas
• Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate all activities for the aquatics programs
• Maintain adequate records to evaluate, control, and measure the effectiveness of assigned areas of responsibility
• Uphold current facility maintenance standards in all major areas of responsibility
• Have the skills necessary to substitute for subordinate employees as required in case of staff shortages
• Assist in the overall retention and satisfaction of YMCA members through appropriate customer service
• Assist in the Annual Campaign fundraising program for the YMCA
• Maintain a positive and cheerful attitude with staff, peers, and program participants

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED