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 Full Job Description 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 Full Job Description