Aquatics Coordinator-Kerr Family YMCA Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Aquatics Coordinator-Kerr Family

YMCA YMCA

of the Triangle – 3.9

Raleigh, NC Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$26.1K – $33.1K a year 15 hours ago Qualifications Multilingual BLS Certification Pool maintenance Administrative experience High school diploma or GED Basic life support Leadership 2 years Communication skills Entry level Full Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Aquatics Director, the Aquatics Coordinator is responsible for aquatic programs and activities at the Kerr Family YMCA and provides leadership and support to staff responsible for designing and delivering those activities. They will work to strengthen relationships with members and build communities around common goals while maintaining safety in the pool, on the deck and surrounding areas. The Aquatics Coordinator will perform these functions in accordance with the mission, values, principles, and practices established by the administrative staff, governing committees and Board of Directors of the YMCA of the Triangle Area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility. Delivers the mission of the YMCA while making themselves available to serve and support any member or participant needs. Assists in connecting Aquatic Programs to other aspects of the branch ensuring a positive and safe environment. Assists in ensuring departmental compliance with all branch and association standards in programs, administration, business and operations. Leads efforts for the swim lesson and summer swim team program. Ensures safety and provides training, communication, scheduling, accurate reporting and teaching when needed. Develops the monthly schedules of lifeguards and head-lifeguards according to program needs. Maintains an open line of communication with direct supervisor, guards and other support staff. Lifeguards a minimum of 12 hours each week, readily available to sub in. Assists in the leadership and planning of all staff meetings and in-service trainings. Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Completes related reports as required. Orients, acclimates and trains new lifeguards to the facility, programs and the YMCA Ensures timely scheduling, communication and tracking of branch certification requirements. Performs skill and safety checks of aquatics staff under the supervision of the Aquatics Director. Assists with maintaining the health, sanitation and clarity of both pools. Performs chemical testing/equipment checks when not guarding, as required, and takes appropriate action. Check the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving and prior to shift ending. Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state Health Department code. Ensures delivery of high-quality aquatic programs that support member health and wellness goals plus a positive member experience. Provides administrative support for the department as needed including, returning phone calls, typing correspondence, producing flyers and maintaining files. Assists in Y Activities and special events as assigned by the Supervisor. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma/GED and 2-3 years of related experience. Experience in leading others, pool programming, pool maintenance, volunteer cultivation, staff development and supervision. Must be professional, courteous and friendly, have a high level of initiative and be a self-starter. Must have excellent communication skills, be well organized, and be able to respond appropriately in a dynamic, fluid environment. Ability to determine and set priorities; as well as the capacity to respond and handle multiple tasks appropriately in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment is critical. Must meet all requirements to physically perform all necessary rescue and survival skills. Must have Basic Life Support, Basic First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen certifications prior to start date. Must have or be willing to obtain CPO, Lifeguard Instructor and Y Swim Instructor certifications within first 60 days. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. Availability to work weekends and evenings. Multi-lingual desired but not required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range or accommodation made of sufficient nature for the completion of assigned tasks. Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility Requires the ability to push and/or pull up to 50 pounds and lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds. Ability to bend, kneel, and stoop.