Aquatics Coordinator, Norman YMCA

 Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively impacts the lives of people in your community. Imagine sharing your passions and unique talents to build a better future for yourself and others. This is what it means to work at the Y. The Y offers more than a job. We offer the chance to make a difference in a fun, flexible environment, where our mission and values drive every decision we make.

*Starting at $14.00 per hour

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

To provide leadership to all areas of the Aquatic Program and to coordinate and supervise the programs under the principles of YMCA Character Development, caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must possess a cooperative spirit committed to the Mission and Values of the YMCA.
• Ability to relate to aquatic staff, other YMCA staff and members and program participants.
• Will closely work with the Aquatic Director to achieve the program goals of the department.
• Will be assigned schedules of guarding and instruction by the Aquatic Director.
• In the absence of the Aquatic Director will assume supervision of the aquatic department.
• Must be mentally alert to dangerous situations in order to assure the safety of all participants.
• Physical ability to use both legs and arms to properly use aquatic equipment to rescue a 200-pound person.
• Physically able to see, hear and project the voice across distances.
• Able to move to various locations, including in and around the swimming pool and sit in an elevated guard station.
• Ability to handle irate, complaining or demanding individuals without internalizing or personalizing comments made.
• Remain physically able to demonstrate skills.
• Maintenance and chemical balance of the pool will be required daily.
• Assist Aquatics Director in hiring, training and supervision of aquatics staff.
• Will assist Aquatics Director with work schedules for all staff, lifeguards and swim instructors.
• Must promote safety within the aquatics department assuring equipment and facility is maintained and staff is assigned.
• Will assist in marketing of all aquatic programs.
• Attendance at staff meeting and Aquatic Team meetings is required.
• Will keep quality control and recommend purchases to Aquatic Director.
• Must work a variety of schedules including evenings and weekends.
• Must be available to work up to 40 hours per week.
• Develop meaningful and sustainable relationships with members, donors and volunteers.

EFFECT ON END RESULTS:

This position directly affects the overall Aquatic Department. When done properly, the Program will have a positive and safe atmosphere for each participant.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be certified in PR/CPR, AED, O2, and First Aid (Training provided by the Y if needed)
• Must be 21 years of age or older and show technical skills in swimming instruction, lifeguarding and skills in supervision of others.
• One year of previous supervisory experience is required.
• Must have personal characteristics consistent with the Character Development Values.
• Must be able to communicate with a variety of ages.
• Must possess YMCA Lifeguard Certification (or from another nationally recognized certifying organization).
• Should also possess Instructor certifications in swimming. Will require CPO certification within three months of employment and receive additional YMCA aquatic certifications as trainings become available.