Do you have experience in Aquatics?

Want to lead a team of lifeguards, swim instructors, and coaches?

Are you an effective leader? Are you 18 or older?

Become an Aquatic Coordinator at the YMCA!

Why should you apply?

What would you be doing?

Hiring, training, and supervising Lifeguards, Swim Instructors, and other aquatics staff and volunteers
Keeping your skills fresh by planning, leading, and participating in In-service Training and Drills
Maintaining accurate records of pool usage, chemical readings, program participation, and staff certifications
Assisting with pump/chemical room maintenance duties
Developing, managing, and implementing the aquatics department budget (under the direction of the Aquatics Director)
Organizing and implementing special aquatics events both on- and off-site
Being a positive role model for youth in your community
Upholding the YMCA Policies and Standards

What do you need to qualify?

Be at least 21 years old
Have at least 2 years of aquatic leadership experience
Be available during program hours (including evenings/weekends)
Possess (or obtain within 30 days) a current Red Cross Lifeguard Certification*
Possess (or obtain within 30 days) a current CPR/AED & First Aid Certification*
Possess (or obtain within 30 days) YMCA "Leader" Certification*
Possess a current Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification (preferred)
Possess a current CPO or AFO certification (preferred)
Possess a current YMCA "Team-Leader" Certification (preferred)
Be able to pass a written/physical assessment prior to duty
Have visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and physical ability to act swiftly in emergency situations
Have ability to observe participant activities adequately, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures

*Current certification not necessary - certification/training is available!

Red Cross Lifeguard Prerequisite Skills

250 yard continuous swim (freestyle or breaststroke) demonstrating endurance and breath control (face in the water), then tread water for 2 minutes continuously using legs only (no hands), then swim 50 more yards using freestyle or breaststroke.
Brick rescue within 1 minute 40 seconds (without the use of goggles, swim 20 yards, dive 7-10 feet to retrieve 10lb object, return to starting point on back with both hands on brick, exit without using ladder or steps).

YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor Prerequisite Skills

AQUATICS COORDINATOR