Aquatics Coordinator

Aquatics Coordinator | Woodbury YMCA | $20.00 per hour | 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 position requiring 40 hours per week.Must have consistent availability during weekday evenings and Saturdays, as these are primary swim lesson programming times.Must be able to work a flexible schedule based on swim lesson programming, staffing needs, and operational demands.Evening and Saturday availability is a required component of this position.

Additional Responsibilities: Teach a minimum of 30-32 hours of swim lessons per week, with approximately 10 hours allocated to administrative duties, deck management, and program coordination.Serve as the primary substitute instructor when swim lesson staff call out or are unavailable, ensuring continuity of programming.Provide on-deck management during swim lessons, including supervising instructors, monitoring lesson quality, supporting participant safety, and ensuring YMCA curriculum standards are followed.Assist with instructor scheduling, substitute coverage, staff communication, and daily program operations.Support the onboarding, training, mentoring, and development of swim instructors.Assist with participant evaluations, class placements, and parent communication.Collaborate with the Aquatics Director to maintain high-quality programming, support staff development, and improve overall swim lesson operations.

Additional Qualifications: Previous swim lesson instruction experience.Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.Ability to independently manage swim lesson operations and respond to staffing challenges.Ability to work effectively with children, families, and aquatic staff.Must obtain and maintain all required YMCA aquatic certifications.

Pay: The salary for this position is $20.00 hourly.

We take into consideration an individuals 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 consisten...