Aquatics Coordinator

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Aquatics Coordinator to join our team at the YMCA of Greater Boston. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the planning, organizing, directing, budgeting, and evaluating programs within their area of responsibility. This includes orientating, training, and supervising staff, paid and volunteer, related to their area of responsibility.

• Provide excellent member service by exceeding member expectations.
• Engage in active listening with members to build relationships, understand individual goals and interests, and take the initiative to assist in achieving those goals.
• Responsible for scheduling and supervising lifeguard and instructor personnel.
• Work to review staff, class, and pool scheduling.
• Work closely with the Aquatic Director in the execution of instructional swim programs.
• Be available to teach and/or guard as needed.
• Be available to answer questions from members, program participants, and staff.
• In conjunction with Aquatic/Assistant Aquatics Director, oversee all required safety and quality training, drills, and documentation.
• Share responsibility with supervisors for the care and maintenance of facility and related program equipment.
• Assist in ordering equipment purchases and Aquatic/First Aid supplies as necessary.
• Maintain concise records essential for control, evaluation, and reporting to committees, Board, and Aquatics Director.
• Aid in implementing special events that relate to the Aquatic Department and the YMCA as a whole.
• Participate in staff meetings as a member of the branch management team.
• Remain current in required and voluntary training to promote growth of mind and spirit and character values for all.
• All other duties as assigned or needed.

• Associates or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferred.
• At least 18 years of age, with YMCA Lifeguarding certification. If Red Cross certified, the employee must cross over to YMCA certification within six months of hire.

• At least two years experience in instruction and management of a wide variety of Aquatics programs and pool maintenance.
• Experience supervising staff and developing pool schedules and class schedules, as well as good member relation and staff relation skills.
• Must be aware of YMCA movement and trends in the aquatic field and must continue to enhance his/her knowledge in YMCA Aquatic Management and certifications.

• YMCA Lifeguarding or ARC certification.
• Minimum of 1 year aquatic experience.

• Physically and verbally able to interact with members and staff.
• At times, be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.