Description: 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?-
Free Household Gym Membership
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Free Group Fitness Classes
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Free Pool Access
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Free HydroMassage
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Program Discounts
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Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
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Opportunities for Growth/Leadership
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Build your Resume
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Engage with your community
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Part-time (up to 29 hours/week)
What would you be doing?
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Planning, coordinating, and facilitating all aquatics programming (under the direction of the Aquatics Director)
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Hiring, training, and supervising Lifeguards, Swim Instructors, and other aquatics staff and volunteers
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Developing, managing, and implementing the aquatics department budget (under the direction of the AQ Director)
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Maintaining accurate records of pool usage, chemical readings, program participation, and staff certifications
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Keeping your skills fresh by planning, leading, and participating in In-service Training and Drills
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Organizing and implementing special aquatics events both on- and off-site
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Assisting with pump/chemical room maintenance duties
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Being a positive role model for youths in your community
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Upholding the YMCA Policies and Standards
Requirements:
What do you need to qualify?
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Be at least 18 years old
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Have at least 2 years of aquatic leadership experience
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Be available during program hours (including evenings/weekends)
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Possess (or obtain within 30 days) a current YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard Certification*
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Possess (or obtain within 30 days) a current CPR/AED & First Aid Certification*
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Possess (or obtain within 30 days) YMCA "Leader" Certification*
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Possess a current YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification (preferred)
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Possess a current YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor or Red Cross WSI Certification (preferred)
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Possess a current CPO or AFO certification (preferred)
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Possess a current YMCA "Team-Leader" Certification (preferred)
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Be able to pass a written/physical assessment prior to duty
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Have visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and physical ability to act swiftly in emergency situations
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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
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300 yard continuous swim (freestyle or breaststroke) demonstrating endurance and breath control (face in the water)
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2 minutes treading water legs only (no hands)
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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
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25 yards Front Crawl (with side-breathing)
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25 yards Back Crawl
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25 yards Breaststroke
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25 yards Butterfly (or your best attempt)
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25 yards Side Stroke
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25 yards Elementary Backstroke
