• Aquatics Coordinator

    YMCA of Greater Rochester (Penfield, NY)


    Aquatics Coordinator

     

    Penfield, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1835+Fairport+Nine+Mile+Line+R+Penfield+NY+USA+14526) • Eastside

     

    Job Type

     

    Full-time

    Description

    $20/hr. and a Free Family YMCA Membership

     

    Sunday - Thursday; 11-7:30pm

     

    Under the direction of the Aquatics Director, the Aquatics Coordinator provides task-based support to ensure high-quality aquatics programming and member experiences. This role assists with program implementation, lesson logistics, communication, and administrative functions. The Coordinator is not a supervisory position but plays a vital role in supporting swim instructors, lifeguards, participants, and families to ensure safe, effective, and mission-driven delivery of YMCA aquatics programs. The position is responsible for demonstrating YMCA leadership competencies to ensure the mission, purpose, image and core values of the YMCA of Greater Rochester is conveyed.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    • Assist with the coordination and delivery of group and private swim lessons, swim team activities, and aquatics programs.

    • Support lesson logistics, including class rosters, attendance tracking, program setup, and communication with families.

    • Provide direct program delivery as needed (teach swim lessons, lifeguard, or assist with aquatic events).

    • Assist with the delivery of certification courses (Lifeguarding, CPR, First Aid, Swim Instructor trainings), including communication with staff and members about class schedules, requirements, and logistics.

    • Act as a liaison between families, participants, and the Aquatics Director to ensure positive member experiences and timely resolution of concerns.

    • Ensure aquatics safety policies and procedures are upheld in accordance with YMCA standards and state/local regulations.

    • Assist with branch events, swim assessments, and special aquatics activities.

    • Help maintain an organized inventory of program materials and equipment.

    • Maintain current certifications and participate in all required trainings and in-service sessions.

    • Support the Aquatics Director with administrative tasks such as data entry, communication to members, and record keeping.

    • Perform other duties as assigned to support safe and effective aquatics operation

    Requirements

    • Must be at least 18 years old and posess a high school diploma or GED.

    • Must have current YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid Certification, and O2 Administration.

    • Must have YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor Certification or obtain it within

    60 days of employment

    • Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) certification preferred.

    • Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to interact positively with children, parents, and staff.

    • Ability to demonstrate maturity, responsibility, and YMCA core values in all interactions.

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

    • Must be able to stand for extended duration of shift

    • Must be able to bend and stoop frequently, and lift at least fifteen pounds

    • Must be able to stay in the pool for an extended period of time

    • Communicate verbally, including projecting the voice across distances, and communicate swiftly and effectively with emergency personnel over the telephone and in person

    • Hear noises and distress signals in an aquatic environment, including in water, understanding that significant background noise exists in aquatic environments.

    Salary Description

    $20 per hour