What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aquatics Coordinator, Edward L Gaylord "Downtown" YMCA position at YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City?
Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
- To provide leadership to all areas of the Aquatic Program and to coordinate and supervise the programs under the Aquatics Department.
- Those programs and duties include operations of all Aquatic Centers in the Downtown District, Group Swim Lessons, Private Swim Lessons, Swim League, and Safety Around Water.
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.
- Must teach aquatic classes and lifeguard and maintain direct contact with members and program participants.
- Will be a contact person when instructors or guards fail to show for assigned shifts. 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.
- All reports will be kept current and turned into the Aquatic Director as scheduled.
- Must keep current of aquatic trends and create new aquatic programs and keep current programs vital.
- Will keep quality control and recommend purchases to Aquatic Director.
- Must work a variety of schedules including evenings and weekends.
- Develop meaningful and sustainable relationships with members, donors and volunteers.
- Must be available to work 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.
Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Must stay current in CPR/AED/O2 and First Aid, renewed annually. (Training provided by the Y, if needed)
- Must complete all required Redwoods Trainings within 30 days of hire and renewed annually.
- Must be 18 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.
Salary : $13