Aquatics Coordinator Part Time

Job Details

Position Summary:

In accordance with the YMCA's Christian Principles, a lifeguard supervises the aquatic facility and/or aquatic activities to secure and ensure the safety of all those involved. A lifeguard also maintains all areas in and around the aquatic facility. These duties are performed while practicing the YMCA's Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. 

Job Requirements: 

• Supervise and schedule all lifeguards. 

• Work guarding shifts as needed based on pool demand- may change seasonally 

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds 

• Help coordinate special events such as birthday parties, pool parties, and swim meets. 

• Help get pools ready for pool inspections. 

• Maintain accurate records for water readings, schedules, and maintenance cleaning schedules. 

• Recruit and train lifeguards to ensure that we are guarding with the highest safety standards and intensity.

• Know and enforce aquatic rules, procedures, policies, and guidelines.

• Dress appropriately for guarding duties–lifeguard staff shirt, swimsuit (red, black or navy), whistles, and fanny pack. 

• Able to deal with members’ concerns and needs in a professional manner.

• Return aquatics department phone calls as necessary 

• Ensure that all opening and closing procedures are followed. 

• Report problems and violations to the supervisor. 

• Help the Aquatics Director plan and conduct in-service training. 

• Attend all in-service training 

• Ensure information is communicated with the Aquatics Director in a timely manner 

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Effect on End Result: 

The effectiveness of this position can be measured when the various job segments are being met, the patrons are having a positive, safe experience, and program retention is high. This position is vital to the safety and health of all persons involved within the Birmingham YMCA Aquatics Programs. 

I understand that the above job description segments represent how the job of a lifeguard coordinator is to be performed. I will also strive to the best of my abilities to perform the above listed requirements at peak performance.

Supervisors and administrators will: 

• Follow employee's and volunteers' screening requirements and use screening instruments to screen for abuse risk. 

• Provide employees and volunteers with ongoing supervision and training related to abuse risk. 

• Provide employees and volunteers with regular feedback regarding their boundaries with children and teens. 

• Require employees and volunteers to adhere to policies and procedures related to abuse risk.

Entry Requirements: 

• Must hold and maintain current YMCA or American Red Cross Training Certifications in the following areas: of Lifeguarding of CPRforthe Professional Rescuer; 

• First Aid Training 

• Must be mature, dependable, and have a proven aquatic background. 

• Must be 18 years of age 

• Must have at least 2 years of experience. 

• Must exemplify the character values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.