POSITION SUMMARY:

The Swim & Water Safety Coordinator leads the Swim & Water Safety Team on a daily basis including implementing the assigned team plans, organizing the team resources, directing the team members and controlling the team’s performance. Develops, organizes and implements high quality, YMCA swim and water safety programs.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.

We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. This is demonstrated by:

Body language
Greet by name
Make introductions to others

We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. This is demonstrated by:

Active listening and storytelling
Follow-up and follow-through
Problem-solving

We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. This is demonstrated by:

Fun
Inspiration
Encouragement

We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. This is demonstrated by:

Supportive
Affirm/recognize
Mentor/coach

We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you. This is demonstrated by:

Goal-oriented
Can do
Consistency

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Leads and supervises program activities to meet YMCA objectives. Expands swim and water safety activities within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
Creates and schedules swim classes, water safety classes and swim team practices. Secures and schedules pool and classroom facilities.
Assists in the marketing and distribution of swim and water safety program information. May review and process program scholarship applications.
Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
Assists in the recruitment, hiring and evaluation of staff and volunteers. Trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete.
Assists with developing and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events.
Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.

ABUSE PREVENTION EXPECTATIONS:

All staff will:

Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
Attend required abuse risk management training.
Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements as required.

All leadership staff will:

Follow employee and volunteer screening requirements and use screening instruments to screen for abuse risk.
Provide employees and volunteers with on-going supervision and training related to abuse risk.
Provide employees and volunteers with regular feedback regarding their boundaries with consumers.
Require employees and volunteers to adhere to policies and procedures related to abuse risk.
Respond quickly to policy and procedure violations using the YMCA’s progressive discipline policy.
Respond seriously and confidentially to reports of suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.
Communicate to all employees and volunteers the organization’s commitment to protect their consumers from abuse.
Report essential abuse risk management information to the board of directors.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Youth Development):

Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.
Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.
Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.
Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.
Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role
Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community
Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment
Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations

QUALIFICATIONS:

1-3 years of supervisory experience or the equivalent.
Excellent personal computer skills and experience with standard business software.
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Typical requirements within 30 days of hire include: completion of: Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff; Working with Program Volunteers; CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens.
Completion of YMCA Swim Instructor, Swim Instructor Trainer and Ellis Life Guard Instructor Certifications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical activity – walking 75% of time and sitting 25% of time
Manual dexterity required for operation of equipment
Bending, stooping and reaching
Responsible for decision-making and communication
Supervise and coordinate other staff
Perform service related activities
Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.

Days/Hours/Benefits:

FREE YMCA Household Membership
Employee Discounts
Training and advancement
Engaging Work Environment

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule

Experience:

Swim Lesson/Water Safety: 1 year (Preferred)
supervisory: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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Swim & Water Safety Coordinator