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About the Job
The Aquatics Coordinator monitors the quality of safety, programming, member retention, and customer satisfaction in the swim lesson program. This position is responsible for assisting with the supervision and mentoring of the lifeguards and swim lesson instructors, coordinating operational schedules of the pool and swim lesson programs, staff training, and ensuring safe operations according to our policies and standards. They will uphold the safety of the aquatic environment in general, including leading the annual Safety Around Water Week. They will assist in conducting in-services and trainings for the swim instructors and act as the on-deck lead for swim lessons on Saturday mornings. They will teach swim lessons and lifeguard as needed.
Salary Range: $28.00 to $30.00 per hour
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum 18 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalency
- Previous aquatics experience as a swim instructor and lifeguard
- Minimum of 2 years of swim instructor and/or guarding experience
- Must be available for staff meetings, community events, and all operational hours as needed
- Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday
- Must be available to work 5 days a week, including Saturday mornings to oversee lessons. Hours may include holidays and evenings; hours may vary to meet the facility needs.
- Must be available to work approximately 10-20 hours total of group and private lessons, 10-20 hours of administrative work, and 5-10 hours per week of guarding if needed. Position will not exceed 40 hours per week.
- Must be available to work regularly scheduled days consistently and be present during group lesson programming; hours and days may vary depending on staff availability.
- Must be willing to provide direct service work by swim instructing or lifeguarding as needed to meet the branch’s needs.
- Effective customer service, interpersonal, as well as written and verbal communication skills are necessary.
- Basic computer skills required, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Google Drive documents.
- Current YMCA approved certifications in: First Aid/CPR/Oxygen Administration *
- Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification**
- Must attend all YMCA of SF required leadership trainings within 90 days.
- Works toward completing the Team Leader competency level with the Y-USA associated leadership training within the first two years of hire as coordinator.
* Certification expected within first 30 days if offered in northern California (will train).
** Lifeguard certification expected within 30 days or at first available training.
Preferred Qualifications
- College degree or equivalent experience
- Strong aquatics background and leadership experience
- Experience supervising other swim instructors
- At least 1 year of supervisory experience
- Bilingual in Cantonese, Mandarin, or Spanish
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor and YMCA Swim Lessons Instructor (or equivalent)***
*** Within 6 months or at first available training.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits - medical and dental plans for full-time employees
- Retirement benefits – 12% employer contribution after completion of eligibility requirements
- Employee Assistance Program for all employees
- Commuter Benefits via pre-tax payroll deductions
- Flexible Spending Account – Medical and Dependent Care on a pre-tax basis
- Use of YMCA of San Francisco Fitness facilities
- Paid time off benefits for part-time and full-time employees upon completion of eligibility requirements
- Training and staff development for all employees