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BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL YMCA POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT


Job Title: Aquatics Coordinator                                 Pay Rate: $19.24/hr

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt                             

Status: Full Time Hourly                                               Revision Date: 03/25/24

Reports to: Director of Aquatics                                   Primary Function/Department: Aquatics

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Under the direction of the Director of Aquatics, the Aquatics Coordinator, is responsible for but not limited to: assisting in program operation, program development and growth, participant satisfaction, member and staff retention and safety, staff supervision, onboarding, training, and coaching. As a Coordinator at the Y, you lead an environment that is inviting and serves all.

 

YMCA MISSION AND CORE VALUES:

The mission of the YMCA is to put Christian principles into practice through programs, services, and relationships that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.  The Core Values of the YMCA are Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.  At the Bloomington-Normal YMCA we are a team of employees dedicated to advancing the mission and values of the YMCA through service and support of all members in our unique community.

 

OUR CULTURE: 
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.  We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

 

REQUIRED YMCA COMPETENCIES:

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.
Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others. 
Relationships:  Builds authentic relationships in the service of enhancing individual and team performance to support the Y’s work.
Communication: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a manner that reflects a true understanding of the needs of the audience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  1. Supports department to establish new program activities and expansion within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
  2. Adheres to the organization’s policies and procedures.
  3. Provides shift supervision while working 80% of time as direct service.
  4. Manages department scheduling with the Director of Aquatics
  5. Assists in recruiting, hiring, training, development of team members.
  6. Conducts team member feedback.
  7. Supports campaign efforts and donor engagement in the community and among team members.
  8. Models relationship building in all interactions.
  9. Responds to all member and community inquiries and/or complaints in accordance with YMCA procedures and guidelines.
  10. Performs other duties as assigned.


NECESSARY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Minimum 1 - 2 years related experience.
  2. Current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification. Company provided training available.
  3. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
  4. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  5. Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
  6. Adept computer skills in standard office programs.
  7. Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  8. Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
  9. Ability to learn necessary technology used in this role

 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Certified American Red Cross Lifeguard.
  2. Possession of Spanish, language both written and spoken.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

  1. Work environment includes a warm, humid setting.
  2. May be required to sit, stand, stoop, or kneel for extended periods of time.
  3. May be in water ranging from 80-90 degrees for an extended period of time.
  4. Due to the nature of this position, weekend availability may be needed to support operations effectively. 
  5. Exposure to pool and cleaning chemicals.
  6. Must be mentally alert to dangerous situations in order to assure the safety of all swimmers.
  7. Must be physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR, Oxygen and First Aid effectively.
  8. Physical mobility to properly use safety equipment to rescue a 200 pound person.
  9. Must be able to see, hear, and communicate clearly and be able to hear noises and distress signals in the aquatics environment.
  10. Able to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic to complete daily chemical logs.
  11. Swim with proficiency and endurance for possible rescues.
  12. Must be able to communicate clearly with members and staff.

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Bloomington-Normal YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

 

 

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