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Job Description
The Aquatics Coordinator at the YMCA of Kingston and Ulster County, under direction of the Senior Program Director, will lead with the responsibility for all components of the aquatic department while maintaining a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals. Every effort will be made to operate a first-rate Aquatic Program which will focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Aquatics Coordinator will assist with the operation and administration of all the aquatic programs at the facility and within the community. Additional responsibilities involve supervising, training, coaching staff, administrative responsibility of the department and provide program development.
Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree or equivalent required, Bachelor's degree preferred with at least 2 years of experience in supervision or 1 years’ experience with increasing responsibilities.
- Requires completion and maintaining certification as Lifeguard, and Swim Instructor.
- Strong communication and human relation skills in dealing with staff and members are essential.
- This position requires decision making skills, as it relates to aquatic safety and the efficient operation of the aquatic area.
Essential Functions
- Ensure that the highest member service standards are constantly maintained in the aquatic department.
- Assist in the implementation and supervision of aquatic programs and collaborations ensuring the highest quality and adherence to YMCA standards.
- Establish an Aquatic schedule to ensure appropriate staff coverage for all aquatic classes and lifeguard shifts. Weekend shifts will be covered for unoccupied shifts or when staff call out.
- Actively teach or lifeguard as needed, as well as maintaining hours of aquatic administration hours.
- Support the aquatic program classes on deck. Support staff. Greet parents and students to each class.
- Assist in in-service staff training regularly to ensure the highest standards of safety and Risk Management.
- Ensure the highest standards for aquatic safety, including Department of Public Health standards, are constantly maintained.
- Support the Hurricanes Swim team and team’s training group structure and team policies
- Ensure the Character Development and YMCA focus areas are implemented in the aquatic department and programs.
- Make sure clear, concise and consistent information is communicated to members and staff using Emails, Staff/or other communication tools.
- Promote staff engagement.
- Assume responsibility for the physical upkeep of the pool and department.