Aquatics Coordinator

Aquatics Coordinator | Southdale YMCA | $18.00/hr.

| Full-Time At a Glance: Join the YMCA aquatics team in a leadership role that combines hands-on work in the pool with program coordination and team support.

You'll help create a safe, welcoming, and engaging experience for members while supporting swim instruction, pool operations, and staff development.

This is a great opportunity for experienced lifeguards or swim instructors looking to grow their leadership skills.

Schedule: · Full-Time Pay: The salary for this position is $18.00 hourly.

We take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

The compensation package includes a wide range of other benefits and earned time off that vary depending on part-time or full-time status.

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Job Summary: The Aquatics Coordinator oversees key program areas within Aquatics, balancing approximately 80% hands-on time in the pool supporting instruction, engaging with participants, and fostering a safe, fun, and welcoming environment with 20% dedicated administrative time.

Administrative responsibilities include scheduling, program coordination, team member support, communication, and issue resolution, along with operational tasks that ensure consistent, high-quality program delivery.

This role provides exceptional customer service while enhancing both the participant experience and overall program effectiveness.

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Essential Functions: · Assist Aquatics leadership in planning, coordinating, and promoting aquatics programs and activities to drive participation and engagement.

· Deliver high-quality customer service to members, participants, and volunteers, fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.

· Provide hands-on support across aquatics operations, including lifeguarding, swim instruction, and active deck management as scheduled.

· Support the design and implementation of in-service training to strengthen team member skills, safety standards, and program quality.

· Serve as shift lead in the absence of the Aquatics Director or Supervisor, overseeing pool operations, team members, and all scheduled activities while managing escalations related to team member, facility needs, and participant or parent concerns.

· Balance approximately 80% hands-on program time supporting instruction, safety, and participant engagement with 20% administrative responsibilities, including scheduling, roster management, and coordination tasks that ensure smooth and effective program delivery.

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Relationships: This position reports to the Aquatics Director or Supervisor who reports to the Executive Director.

Interact regularly with members, team members, volunteers, and participants.

This role regularly engages with children, youths, teens, adults, and seniors.

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Qualifications: Required: · Minimum age of 18 years.

· Six (6) months of experience in aquatics as a li...