Aquatics Program Coordinator - Presidio Y
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Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Aquatics Director, the Aquatics Program Coordinator oversees
aquatics programs, including staff management, swim lessons, and swim team operations.
This position ensures a safe and effective aquatic environment by supervising instructors
and coordinating groups, swim teams, and private lessons.
The Aquatics Program Coordinator organizes regular staff training and conducts in-service
sessions to maintain high standards of safety and program quality. Weekly responsibilities
are approximately divided between 20 hours of direct service and 20 hours dedicated to
administrative tasks or special projects.
Qualifications
Certain required qualifications may be obtained within 90 days of hire, depending on the
position’s needs and organizational requirements.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 1+ year of experience in Aquatics operations.
- 1+ year of experience supervising and leading teams.
- YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor Certification (YSLI)
- YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor Trainer Certification (YSLIT)
- American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer (CPRO)
- American Red Cross First Aid certification
- American Red Cross Emergency Oxygen Administration certification
- YMCA Lifeguard Supervisor certification
- Availability to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
- Must be available to work 40 hours per week including:
? 20 hours of frontline duties and 20 hours of administrative work.
? Position does not exceed 40 hours per week. - Basic proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Outlook, Word,
Excel, and Google Drive. - Current certifications in CPR/AED, First Aid, Oxygen Administration, YMCA Swim
Lesson Instructor and YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor Trainer.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of supervising and leading teams.
- Strong background in aquatics and leadership.
- Bilingual in Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin or other languages.