The Aquatic Coordinator
We're hiring a part-time Aquatic Coordinator to work under the Aquatic's Director for the Clermont Family YMCA.
General Function:
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Under the direction of the Aquatic Director, Program Director, or Executive Director and in accordance with the Christian nature and purpose of the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati, the Aquatics Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operations of aquatic programs and the safety and service of the members in the swimming are. This position maintains records, schedules staff and ensures proper pool maintenance. May provide swim instruction and lifeguarding as necessary.
Duties and Responsibilities
Theincumbent must have the competencies, skills, and proven leadership ability to successfully carry out the association's mission, goals, and visions for serving the community. The Aquatics Coordinator will be responsible for the following:
1. Provides day-to-day coordination of aquatic programs.
2. Actively teaches aquatic classes and/ or lifeguards as necessary.
3. Assists with recruiting, hiring, training and evaluating aquatic staff.
4. Schedules lifeguards and instructors to ensure complete leverage.
5. Assists with the ongoing maintenance and recording of pool chemicals and pool area.
6. Manages all daily statistics and records.
7. Maintains aquatic equipment and areas with a high attention to cleanliness and safety.
8. Assists with program promotion.
9. Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
10. Attends staff meetings and trainings required.
11. Provides ongoing in-service training and safety checks with the aquatic staff to assure the safest environment possible.
12. Assume all other responsibilities as deemed necessary or assigned.
Supports the Mission, Vision and Direction of the YMCA:
Understands and supports the mission of the YMCA; displays the YMCA values; displays flexibility and accepts change; is willing to try new methods and make suggestions; shows a strong commitment to the YMCA; conveys enthusiasm for the YMCA and his/her work.
Builds Community:
Understands and embraces the role of volunteers; helps members and participants make connections to others and to the YMCA; practices effective relationship-building techniques; supports the role of fund-raising in achieving the YMCA mission.
Provides a Quality Experience for Members, Participants, Internal Customers and Others:
Possess the ability to deliver outstanding experiences for members, participants, internal customers, and others; builds warm and supportive relationships; consistently greets and assists everyone in a positive way; strives to provide service that will exceed expectations; responds to concerns and complaints in a way that makes each person feel valued; initiates action for prompt resolution; looks for better ways to serve and involve members, participants, internal customers and others.
Works Productively:
Demonstrates responsible actions; consistently performs duties in a safe and conscientious manner within the agreed upon timeframe; follows standards, policies, and procedures; is reliable and consistently punctual; actively participates in staff meetings, required trainings and other work related activities; uses good judgement; uses YMCA resources appropriately and efficiently.
Uses Effective Personal Behaviors/ Communicates Effectively:
Treats everyone with courtesy, respect and consideration; displays integrity; listens actively and genuinely; communicates in a clear and pleasant manner, embraces differences among people, demonstrates an active willingness to learn and grow; accepts constructive criticism; works cooperatively as a team member.
Education, Experience and Skills
1. Minimum 18 years of age
2. Highschool Diploma or it's equivalent required.
3. Two (2) or more years of experience teaching and/or organizing aquatic programs.
4. Must have current YMCA Life guarding certification.
5. Must posses CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification, First Aid/AED/Oxygen Certifications.
6. Ability to work well with members, staff and volunteers and possess good written/oral/ communication skills and organizational skills.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The incumbent is regularly required to stand and walk for long periods of time, to talk and hear, sit, lift, and or move up to 40 lbs, to climb and or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The incumbent is regularly required to work under pressure and or to work rapidly to meet deadlines. More than 90% of time is spent outdoors working in seasonal weather conditions. The noise level is normal to loud within an active YMCA program environment.
