Aquatics Coordinator Golden Corridor Family

YMCA - 3.9

Elgin, IL Job Details Part-time $16 an hour 14 hours ago Benefits Employee discount Qualifications Lifeguard Training High school diploma or GED Full Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Aquatics Coordinator at the Golden Corridor Family YMCA intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined while also managing high-quality, member-focused aquatics programs.

OUR CULTURE

At the Golden Corridor Family YMCA, people are our passion. Our team is dedicated to building relationships with all individuals we encounter - whether YMCA members, participants, volunteers, staff, or community members. We strengthen the foundations of community by offering opportunities to build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. The Golden Corridor Family YMCA provides a place where everyone in the community can connect to one another, pursue new interests, and learn to live healthier, happier, and more confident lives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1.

Directs and supervises Aquatics program activities to meet YMCA objectives for both branches (Campanelli, Taylor). Establishes new program activities and expands programs within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations. 2. Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete. 3. Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations. 4. Conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pools. Secures and schedules pool facilities. Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance. 5. Schedules lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid and CPR trainings. 6. Ensures schedules for swim classes, group and private are created. 7. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information. 8. Assists with creation and monitoring of program budget to meet fiscal objectives. 9. Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events. 10. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner. 11. Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program. 12. Understands the importance for this individual to be on duty and physically present during peak programmed times. 13. All other assigned duties.

YMCA COMPETENCIES

(Team Leader):

• Self-Motivator
• Team Builder
• Communication
• Initiative

QUALIFICATIONS

• Assocites degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• YMCA Team Leader certification preferred.
• One to two years related experience preferred (e.g., as an aquatics coordinator or supervisor).
• Within 30 days of hire, completion of Child Abuse Prevention, Working with Program Volunteers, CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens training.
• Completion of YMCA aquatics training and trainer certifications.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.

HEPA:

As part of the Y's commitment to healthy living, our Y has adopted Healthy Living and Physical Activity (HEPA) standards. At every Y, staff members model the Y's healthy eating standards by ordering and consuming HEPA compliant foods and beverages during meal and snack times; and avoiding consumption of food and beverages during other program times. Additionally, staff members model the Y's active living standards by engaging in games and physical activities with youth, provided that program supervision is not compromised. Both physical [body language, active role modeling, etc.] and verbal [spoken instructions, word of encouragement, etc.] cues should be used to guide healthy eating and physical activity practices. If you feel you need an accommodation or more information, please speak with your supervisor.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$16.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

related: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

lifeguard certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person