Aquatic Specialist FT- Sussex Location

Our Promise:

Ensure every youth and teen we serve is on a pathway to success
Improve the health and wellbeing of every individual and family we serve
Unite communities and inspire service to others

Benefits & Perks:

Full benefits package including Dental, Vision & Health Insurance
Generous PTO vacation, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave
Free Nationwide Y Membership for your Household
12% Employer-Funded Retirement Plan upon meeting eligibility
Learning and development workshops
Career advancement opportunities
Staff Discounts on Programs & Services and more!

Rate of pay: $15.00-$19.00.  Final compensation is based on factors such as skills, qualifications, and experience.

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for frontline work hours in the Aquatic Department which includes but not limited to lifeguarding, teaching swim lessons (group or private), coaching swim team, safety trainings, leading staff in-service or supervising part-time team members.


• Support the Director of Aquatic Operations as assigned relating to areas of the aquatic department which includes but not limited to member/staff communication, employee onboarding, staff & pool schedules, data management, etc.


• Ensure a safe & clean facility is available for members by regularly inspecting required areas daily and conducting regular cleaning responsibilities around the pool areas.


• Ensure compliance standards set by the YMCA of Delaware or partnering agencies are met regularly.


• Able to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to serve a diverse community.


• Must be able to obtain Ellis & Associates ILTP Lifeguard Certification and ability to hold necessary certifications for teaching swim lessons or coaching swim team.


• Strong computer skills with the ability to adapt to new software. 

Physical Requirements

• The ability to maintain Ellis & Associates ILTPä technical rescue skill competency at “test-ready” levels at all times during my period of licensure and at time of renewal.




• “test-ready” signifies the mental and physical skill competency required to pass all course skills examinations for the International Lifeguard Training Programä.




• The ability to maintain Health & Safety Institute (S&H) Healthcare Provider BLS technical skill competency at “test-ready” levels at all times during my period of licensure and at time of renewal. This standard includes skills in adult, child, infant, and two-rescuer CPR, AED and Emergency Oxygen administration




• “test-ready” signifies the mental and physical skill competency required to pass all course skills examinations for the International Lifeguard Training Programä.




• Remain alert, with no lapses of consciousness, including observing all areas of the pool environment for indoor and/or outdoor environments.


• Sit in an elevated chair or stand at the pool edge for extended periods of time at indoor and/or outdoor environments when having to lifeguard or coach.


• See & follow written directions, including but not limited to, incident reports, emergency action plans, organization policies & procedures.


• Verbal communication, including projecting the voice across distances, as well as hear noises and distress signals.


• Participating in work activities which may include, but are not limited to, the following: standing, sitting, walking, climbing, stooping, squatting, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, grasping, work requiring visual acuity, and performing all necessary rescue and survival skills. 


• Ability to remain fit, able & compliant with necessary certifications required in this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Multi-Lingual

The YMCA of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer.  The Y maintains a work environment in which staff are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.  In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit,  hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and staff without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.   Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.