Aquatics Coordinator

The Aquatics Coordinator will provide supervision and instruction to members and staff in the Aquatics Department by listening actively, strengthening relationships, and ensuring a safe, fun, and enjoyable aquatic experience for members and program participants. The Coordinator must have leadership and continuous follow through.

• Certifications: American Red Cross Lifeguarding (includes CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer with First Aid) - Instructor Preferred
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Current YMCA Swim Instructor Certification preferred
• Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness
• Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA and American Red Cross standards
• Maintain all required certifications (active)
• One or more years of lifeguard/swim instructor supervisory experience preferred

• Provides supervision of the pool deck area, entrances, and high-risk /traffic areas
• Assists in training and scheduling personnel as assigned.
• Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergencies immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
• Completes related reports as required
• Maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, participants, and other staff
• Answer member questions and provide assistance
• Recruits, trains, supervises, and develops all members of the Aquatics Safety Team
• Assist staff in handling any situations that may occur on the pool deck
• Attends all staff meetings and training as required
• Adheres to all Old Town-Orono YMCA policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and best practices
• Performs and adheres to safety, cleanliness, and uniform standards
• Assist in all areas as assigned and complete all projects and assignments as assigned by the supervisor
• Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations.
• Lifeguards and provides swim instruction
• Ability to perform all functions of those they lead.
• Assists in all areas as assigned

Inclusion
Critical Thinking & Decision Making
Emotional Maturity

American Red Cross Lifeguarding (includes CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer with First Aid) certification - instructor preferred
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Current YMCA Swim Instructor Certification preferred