YMCA of Greater Boston

Community health, child care, youth programs

Aquatics Coordinator

Fitness & Sports InstructionConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeDorchester, Boston, MA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An associate's or bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.
At least 18 years of age and YMCA Lifeguarding certification are required; Red Cross-certified employees must complete YMCA certification within six months of hire.
At least two years of experience in instruction and management of a wide variety of aquatics programs and pool maintenance is required.
Experience supervising staff and developing pool schedules and class schedules is required.
Applicants must be aware of YMCA movement and trends in the aquatic field and continue enhancing their knowledge in YMCA Aquatic Management and certifications.
Active lifeguard certification (such as YMCA or Red Cross) is required.
At least one year of aquatic experience is required before employment.
Child Abuse Prevention training must be completed within the first four weeks of employment.
Respect in the Workplace (Sexual Harassment Prevention), Listen First, Creating the Member Experience, YSL, Adult Learning Concepts, Facilitation Skills, Orientation to the Y Training System, and YLGI or ASHI instructor training must be completed within the specified 60–90 day, 90–120 day, one-year, and 18-month training periods.
Employees must be physically and verbally able to interact with members and staff and be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning, organizing, directing, budgeting, and evaluating programs within the assigned program area in accordance with the association's mission, purposes, and policies.
Orient, train, and supervise paid and volunteer staff related to the assigned area of responsibility.
Act on behalf of the Aquatic Director or Assistant Aquatics Director in their absence and work within aquatic policies.
Provide member service by listening to members, building relationships, understanding their goals and interests, and helping them achieve those goals.
Schedule and supervise lifeguard and instructor personnel in consultation with the Aquatic Director.
Review staff, class, and pool scheduling.
Work with the Aquatic Director to execute instructional swim programs.
Teach and/or lifeguard as needed.
Answer questions from members, program participants, and staff.
Oversee required safety and quality training, drills, and documentation with the Aquatic Director or Assistant Aquatics Director.
Share responsibility with supervisors for facility and program equipment care and maintenance.
Assist with ordering equipment and aquatic or first-aid supplies as needed.
Maintain records for control, evaluation, and reporting to committees, the Board, and the Aquatics Director.
Help implement special events for the Aquatic Department and the YMCA.
Participate in staff meetings as a member of the branch management team.
Remain current in required and voluntary training to promote growth, character, and YMCA values.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

This position is primarily responsible, under the supervision of the Aquatic Director, and Assistant Aquatics Director for assisting in the planning, organizing, directing, budgeting and evaluating those programs within his/her program area in accordance with the mission, purposes and polices of the association. Additional responsibilities include: orientating, training and supervising all staff, paid and volunteer, related to his/her area of responsibility. This position will act on behalf of the Aquatic Director/Assistant Aquatics Director in their absence, and, at all times, shall work within the guidelines of the aquatic policies.

*Must have active Lifeguard Certifications. (ex. YMCA, Red Cross)

Key Functions/Responsibilities:

Provide excellent member service by exceeding member expectations.
Engage in active listening with members in order to build relationships, understand individual’s goals and interests, and take the initiative to assist in the achievement of those goals.
Responsible for scheduling and supervising (in consultation with Aquatic Director) of all lifeguard and instructor personnel.
Work to review staff, class, and pool scheduling.
Work closely with the Aquatic Director in the execution of the 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 in order to promote growth of mind and spirit and character values for all.
All other duties as assigned or needed.

Education:

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.

Experience:

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.

REQUIRED TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS:

Pre-employment

YMCA Lifeguarding or ARC
Minimum of 1 years aquatic experience

60-90 Days
1. Child Abuse Prevention (within first four weeks of employment)
2. Respect in the Workplace (Sexual Harassment Prevention)
3. Listen First
90-120 Days
1. Creating the Member Experience
1 Year
1. YSL
2. Adult Learning Concepts
3. Facilitation Skills
18 Months
1. Orientation to the Y Training System
2. YLGI or ASHI instructor**

Physical Demands:

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

About the Company

YMCA of Greater Boston

Community health, child care, youth programs

The YMCA of Greater Boston runs a network of facilities and program sites that provide health and wellness programming, child care, summer camps, youth sports, teen leadership programs, workforce development, and community outreach in Massachusetts. Its programs work by offering membership-accessible activities and schedules across locations, enabling families and individuals to participate in fitness, child care, camps, sports leagues, leadership trainings, and job readiness services through on-site programs and community partnerships. The organization differentiates itself by being the largest social services provider in Massachusetts with a broad, integrated set of services focused on wellness, youth development, education, and employment in a community-based, nonprofit model. Its goal is to strengthen communities by improving health, developing young people, and expanding economic opportunity through accessible programs and support services.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $40K
Headquarters: Boston, MA
Founded: 1851

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