AQUATICS COORDINATOR

Description

• Do you have experience in Aquatics? Want to lead a team of lifeguards, swim instructors, and coaches? Are you an effective leader? Are you 18 or older? Become an Aquatic Coordinator at the YMCA!
• Why should you apply?
• •Free Household Membership
• •Free Group Fitness Classes
• •Free Pool Access
• •Program Discounts
• •Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
• •Opportunities for Growth/Leadership
• •Build your Resume
• •Engage with your community
• •Part-time (up to 30 hours/week)

What would you be doing?

• •Hiring, training, and supervising Lifeguards, Swim Instructors, and other aquatics staff and volunteers
• •Keeping your skills fresh by planning, leading, and participating in In-service Training and Drills
• •Maintaining accurate records of pool usage, chemical readings, program participation, and staff certifications
• •Assisting with pump/chemical room maintenance duties
• •Developing, managing, and implementing the aquatics department budget (under the direction of the Aquatics Director)
• •Organizing and implementing special aquatics events both on- and off-site
• •Being a positive role model for youth in your community
• •Upholding the YMCA Policies and Standards

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Requirements

What do you need to qualify?

• •Be at least 21 years old
• •Have at least 2 years of aquatic leadership experience
• •Be available during program hours (including evenings/weekends)
• •Possess (or obtain within 30 days) a current Red Cross Lifeguard Certification*
• •Possess (or obtain within 30 days) a current CPR/AED & First Aid Certification*
• •Possess (or obtain within 30 days) YMCA "Leader" Certification*
• •Possess a current Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification (preferred)
• •Possess a current CPO or AFO certification (preferred)
• •Possess a current YMCA "Team-Leader" Certification (preferred)
• •Be able to pass a written/physical assessment prior to duty
• •Have visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and physical ability to act swiftly in emergency situations
• •Have ability to observe participant activities adequately, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures

*Current certification not necessary - certification/training is available!

Red Cross Lifeguard Prerequisite Skills

• •250 yard continuous swim (freestyle or breaststroke) demonstrating endurance and breath control (face in the water), then tread water for 2 minutes continuously using legs only (no hands), then swim 50 more yards using freestyle or breaststroke.
• •Brick rescue within 1 minute 40 seconds (without the use of goggles, swim 20 yards, dive 7-10 feet to retrieve 10lb object, return to starting point on back with both hands on brick, exit without using ladder or steps).

YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor Prerequisite Skills

• •25 yards Front Crawl (with side-breathing)
• •25 yards Back Crawl
• •25 yards Breaststroke
• •25 yards Butterfly (or your best attempt)
• •25 yards Side Stroke
• •25 yards Elementary Backstroke

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