Swim Lessons Coordinator, Edmond District YMCAs

Everyone knows the pool is the coolest place to be. Join our Aquatics Team to make sure everyone can enjoy the pool in a safe and welcoming environment. Whether you’re a lifeguard, a swim instructor, or a little bit of both, you’re going to love working in aquatics at the Y because you’re helping swimmers feel confident and gain experience in the water. No lifeguard experience? No problem, we’ll train you!

* Starting at $14.00 per hour

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

To provide leadership within the Aquatic Program and to coordinate and supervise swim lessons under the principles of the Y Character Development; caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must possess a cooperative spirit committed to the Mission and Values of the Y.
• Ability to relate to aquatic staff, other Y staff and members and program participants.
• Will closely work with their Director to achieve the program goals of the department.
• Will be responsible for program set up and administration through the Daxko operating system.
• Will be responsible for all private swim lesson requests.
• Will be responsible for refund requests and class change requests.
• Will be assigned schedules of guarding and instruction by the Director.
• 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.
• Assist in hiring, training and supervision of swim instructor staff.
• Will create work schedules for all swim instructors.
• Must teach aquatic classes and private swim lessons as needed and maintain direct contact with members and program participants.
• Must promote safety within the aquatics department assuring equipment and facility is maintained and staff is assigned.
• Will be a contact person when instructors or guards fail to show for assigned shifts.
• Will assist in marketing and scheduling of the swim lesson program.
• Attendance at staff meeting is required.
• All reports will be kept current and turned into the Director as scheduled.
• Must work a variety of schedules including evenings and weekends.
• 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 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 Y Character Development Values.
• Must be able to communicate with a variety of ages.
• YMCA Lifeguard Certification (or from another nationally recognized certifying organization) or have the ability to obtain certification upon employment. Should also possess Instructor certifications in swimming.
• Will acquire CPO certification within three months of employment and receive additional YMCA aquatic certifications as trainings become available.