The Aquatics Program Coordinator II is responsible and accountable for assisting with the administration and supervision of the aquatics program area under the supervision of the Aquatics Director.

YMCA Benefits

• Paid professional development training
• FREE Y family membership
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Medical/Vision/Dental
• Y Retirement Fund

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• Assists in planning, managing, and implementing of all assigned departmental programs and activities.
• Assists in interviewing, scheduling, and supervising qualified associates.
• Maintain records of program participants.
• Assists in associate meetings.
• Must notify appropriate associates of any unsafe conditions, needed repairs, complaints, accidents, or injuries immediately.
• Maintain knowledge of risk management policies and procedures, including Emergency Action Plans.
• Responsible for overseeing pool maintenance, operation: including chemical checks, cleaning, permits, etc. Monitor daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations.
• May perform duties of lifeguard, water fitness instructor, swim coach or swim lesson instructor as stated in corresponding job descriptions.
• Will act as Director on Duty when scheduled.
• Assist the Aquatics Director and association with the development of an on-going aquatics training program that supports the Y’s program and membership needs. 
• Participates as a member of a total team in the responsibility for the administration, promotion and operation of the appropriate center activity participants accordingly in such projects as assigned, as well as staff training’s and meetings, core program teams and special events.
• Assists Aquatics Director to insure all program operation is consistent with association procedures, including emergency, insurance, accident, purchasing, and personnel and accounting systems. Develop policies and procedures for specific program efforts as needed.
• Fill out all YMCA accident and incident reports completely and turn into the Aquatics Director.
• Provide input for operational guidelines to enhance YMCA operations.
• Must be available evenings and weekends, when needed.
• Must handle complaints in a friendly and courteous manner.

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of three years' experience in assigned program area
• Minimum of one year supervision preferred.
• Must have a current nationally recognized Lifeguard Certification, such as the following, or be willing to achieve certification:
  
  • YMCA Lifeguard 6th ED
    
  • ARC (American Red Cross)
    
  • Starguard
    
  • Jeff Ellis and Associates (special facilities or deep water)
    
  • Boy Scouts of America
    
• Must have current CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen from one of the following organizations or be willing to achieve certification.
  
  • American Health and Safety Institute
    
  • Emergency Care and Safety Institute
    
  • American Red Cross
• Preferred Lifeguard Instructor certification from National organization
• Perform and pass rescue skills
• Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions.
• Able to make independent and sound decisions in a fast paced environment.
• Able to exercise high levels of discretion and confidentiality.
• Detail oriented with good organizational skills, and multi-task proficient.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to adapt to new software.
• Must have reliable transportation. Travel around the Greater Kansas City area is required