Coordinator of Aquatics

At the Y, our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Join our Greater Cleveland YMCA team in living our cause and helping to provide quality, safe and healthy programs and services in our community.

We are currently looking for a Coordinator of Aquatic Programs. This person will be responsible planning, marketing, scheduling and delivering all quality YMCA water-based programs for YMCA members, participants and guests. A successful candidate will be able to ensure all programs are in accordance with YMCA of Greater Cleveland and Y-USA standards and guidelines.

This is a Part Time position.

Essential Functions

• Will assist in the facilitation of all private swim lessons, group lessons, YMCA camps, activities as well as all outside group classes for the Safety Around Water program.
• Responsible for assigning and tracking private swim lessons.
• Conducts regular/ frequent sanitation of all equipment (rescue and member used), and assigned areas as outlined by the employer and supervisor.
• Must cover lessons when no instructor is available.
• Supervise programing to ensure all YMCA of the USA curriculum and safety ratios are followed.
• Assist YMCA leadership with instructor placement for YMCA camps and outside group safety programs.
• Markets and promotes all aquatics programs in the community using multiple methods (print, digital, social media, etc.).
  
  

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma required; Associates degree preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year of related experience working in aquatic programing
• Minimum of one (1) year of aquatic instruction
• Minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience preferred
  
  

Certification(s) And Requirements

• Current CPR/AED Pro, O2 Management, Current First Aid
• Current Y lifeguarding or American Red Cross Lifeguarding, Instructor Certification a plus
• Current Water Safety Instructor or YMCA Swim Instructor certification required.
  
  

Technical Skills And Knowledge

• Must have proficient swimming skills and the ability to demonstrate freestyle, backstroke, breast stroke and butterfly, side stroke and elementary backstroke.
  
  

Physical Demands

• The ability to perform frequent amounts of sitting, standing, swimming, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, bending and or instructing others for the duration of their shift.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• Able to work a flexible 30 hours a week schedule, times vary depending on program schedule and needs.
  
  

About YMCA of Greater Cleveland: Our vision is to be the premier community-based, charitable organization that embraces collaborations to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. That's why we offer an exceptional package that includes:

• A free membership to your local YMCA and discount to YMCA programs including childcare (part-time positions do not receive discount on childcare).
• Additional employee discounts at many places in and around town, just for being a YMCA of Greater Cleveland employee.
• Eligible employees receive comprehensive Benefits Plan including Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Plan, Retirement 8% paid by the YMCA of Greater Cleveland and paid vacation.