AQUATICS COORDINATOR
On-site · Vancouver, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Aquatics Coordinator at the YMCA is responsible for planning, coordinating, and facilitating all aquatics programming, hiring/training/supervising lifeguards and instructors, managing the department budget, maintaining records for pool usage and staff certifications, and leading safety and training initiatives. The role requires 18+, at least 2 years of aquatic leadership, availability evenings/weekends, and current YMCA/Red Cross lifeguard, CPR/AED, and First Aid certifications (with several preferred certifications such as Lifeguard Instructor, WSI, CPO/AFO, and Team-Leader). The position is part-time (up to 29 hours/week) and emphasizes leadership, program development, safety compliance, staff development, and community engagement.
Required Qualifications
- Be at least 18 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 YMCA or 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 YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification (preferred)
- Possess a current YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor or Red Cross WSI 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!
- 300 yard continuous swim (freestyle or breaststroke)
- 2 minutes treading water legs only
- Brick rescue within 1 minute 40 seconds
- 25 yards Front Crawl (with side-breathing)
- 25 yards Back Crawl
- 25 yards Breaststroke
- 25 yards Butterfly (or your best attempt)
- 25 yards Side Stroke
- 25 yards Elementary Backstroke
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