Pay range: $18.00-$19.00 per hour and a Free YMCA Membership

9am-4pm from Mondays- Friday during the camp weeks plus some evenings for trainings

Under the guidance of the Aquatic Director, the Aquatic Coordinator will lifeguard, instruct classes, coordinate all swim programs, and any other tasks deemed necessary by the Aquatic Director. Makes relationship building the number one priority at all times. The position is responsible for ensuring that the mission, purpose, image and core values of the YMCA is conveyed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach, coordinate swim lessons and lifeguard approximately 10 hours per week.
• Assist in preparation for all swim programs. Also, coordinate with camps and fun clubs for their aquatic needs.
• Schedule all Private Swim Lessons.
• Ensure the safety of every individual at the YMCA, both in and around pool area by maintaining compliance with the YMCA of Greater Rochester Aquatic Safety Policies and Guidelines.
• Enforce all aquatic regulations including those pertaining to food and drink, and conduct.
• Schedule staff to cover shifts as needed to ensure safety ratios are met. The Aquatics Coordinator is expected to fill in when there is a staff shortage.
• Maintain accurate records as required by the NYS Health Department Sanitary Code.
• Learn and review all emergency procedures and implement when required.
• Order supplies as needed.
• To assist with YMCA Lifeguard and Swim Instructor Certification classes as scheduled.
• To assist with all staff meetings and in-services as assigned; including swim instructor and lifeguard trainings.
• To maintain all required certifications.
• Attend all required meetings, branch events, in-service, and trainings.
• All other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years old and a high school graduate.
• Must have current YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid Certification, and O2 Administration.
• Must have YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor Certification or obtain it within 60 days of employment or have WSI and obtain YMCA certification within 60 days.
• Must obtain YMCA Swim Lesson Trainer Certification within 90 days of employment or first available class offering.
• Must possess good communication skills to deliver excellent member service.
• In addition to the above requirements, it is expected that the Coordinator will bring to his/her position maturity, responsibility, positive values, and a sincere interest in working with people.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to stand for extended duration of shift.
• Must be able to bend and stoop frequently.
• Must be able to lift at least fifteen pounds.
• Must be able to stay in the pool for an extended period of time.
• Communicate verbally, including projecting the voice across distances, and communicate swiftly and effectively with emergency personnel over the telephone and in person.
• Hear noises and distress signals in an aquatic environment, including in water, understanding that significant background noise exists in aquatic environments.