Salary: $20.00 - $25.00 Hourly

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.

To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.

The Prospect Park YMCA is seeking an Aquatics Coordinator who will assist the Aquatics Director in providing direction and leadership to the Aquatics Department and following all YMCA and Department of Health aquatics standards to maintain safety for all aquatic programs in and around the swim area. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Aquatics Director with recruiting, hiring, training, and evaluating all Aquatic staff.

• Assist the Aquatics Director with scheduling staff and programs.

• Assist with developing, implementing, tracking, and controlling the department budget in accordance with Branch and Association Guidelines.

• Assist with reviewing program capacity and scheduling regarding efficiency and revenue.

• Adhere to Association Aquatic Safety Standards and Guidelines.

• Know and understand the facility's Emergency Action Plan and Emergency Evacuation Routes.

• Follow YMCA Lifeguard Rescue Ready and YMCA Swim Instructor Ready protocols.

• Enforce aquatics safety rules consistently and fairly.

• Maintain positive relationships with members and staff. 

• Serve as a role model, promoting and demonstrating a professional demeanor to other aquatics staff.

• Maintain certifications required for the position. Responsible for recertification before expiration.

• Attend mandatory in-service training monthly and assist the Aquatics Director in running the in-service training.

• Act as a Manager on Duty (MOD) for the branch.

• Must attain the YMCA Lifeguard certification within 90 days of hire and the YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor certification within 120 days of hire.

• Maintain certification level of physical and mental readiness. 

• Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Associate's Degree required.

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience supervising Lifeguards and Swim Instructors.

• Must be 21 years old or older.

• Current YMCA Swim Lessons certification or equivalent.

• Current YMCA Lifeguard certification or equivalent.

• Current Basic Life Support, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen certifications.

• Demonstrate swim strokes, lifeguard rescues, and BLS/FA/EO skills.

• Obtain the YMCA Aquatics Supervisor (YLINK) within 180 days of hire.

• Excellent hospitality skills.

• Must be available to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits:
The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.

How to Apply:
If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization.

If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your application through the Internal Career Site in Cornerstone.