Aquatics Coordinator (McBurney YMCA)

Aquatics Coordinator (McBurney YMCA)
Full-Time / Regular
$18.04 - $25.26 Hourly

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers - to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.
To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate aculture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact.Through our talented staff and "LEAP" career framework (Leadership,Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to apeople-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and developmentfor all. 
The McBurney YMCA is seeking an Aquatics Coordinator who will assist the Aquatics Director in providing leadership to the department's staff. Follows all YMCA and DOH aquatic standards tomaintain safety for all aquatic programs in and around the swim area. Serves as a model to promote and demonstrateprofessional demeanor (uniform and positive attitude) to other aquatics staff.
Key Responsibilities:

• Follow YMCA Lifeguard Rescue Ready and YMCA Swim Instructor Ready protocols.
• Attend mandatory in-service training on a monthly basis and assist the Aquatics Director in running in-service training.
• Know and understand the Emergency Action Plan and Emergency Evacuation Routes.
• Enforce aquatics safety rules consistently and fairly.
• Maintain positive relationships with members and staff. Show members and colleagues respect by listening carefully and showing empathy when dealing with a difficult situation.
• Assists the Aquatics Director with staffing, recruiting, training, hiring and evaluating lifeguards, swim instructor and water exercise instructors.
• Assists the Aquatics Director with scheduling staff and programs. Also assists with developing, implementing, tracking and controlling department budget in accordance with the YMCA branch and association budget guidelines.
• Assists with reviewing program capacity and scheduling regarding efficiency and revenue.
• Act as Manager on Dutyfor branch.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Associate degree.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience supervising Lifeguards and Swim Instructors.
  
• Must be 21 years old or older.
  
• Current YMCA Lifeguard certification or equivalent (must attain YMCA LG certification within 90 days of hire).
• Current YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor certification or equivalent (must attain YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor certification within 120 days of hire).
• Current Basic Life Support, First Aid and Emergency Oxygen.
• Demonstrate swim strokes, lifeguard rescues and BLS/FA/EO skills.
• Maintain certification level of physical and mental readiness.
• Responsible for recertification before expiration.
  
• Certifications to attain within 180 days of hire: YMCA Pool Operator or equivalent and YMCA Aquatics Management.
• Certifications toattain within 1 year of hire: YMCA Introduction to Fiscal Management and YMCALifeguard Instructor and YMCA Supervision.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Benefits: 
The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual's employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.
How to Apply: 
If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your resume and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization.
If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your application through the Internal Career Site in Cornerstone. 

Job ID
req1949
Employment Type
Full-Time / Regular
Location
McBurney YMCA
New York, New York
United States
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