About this role
Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Littleton YMCA - Littleton, CO 80120Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $21.00 - $23.00 HourlyDo you believe a pool can change lives?
At the YMCA, we know the water is more than just a place to swim — it’s where confidence grows, leaders are developed, and our community learns lifelong safety skills. We’re looking for an energetic, organized, people-first Aquatics Coordinator to help lead our lifeguards and swim instructors and keep our aquatics programs safe, welcoming, and thriving.
If you love building teams, mentoring young leaders, and making a splash in your community — this could be your lane.
What You’ll Do
Supervise, schedule, and support lifeguards and swim instructors
Ensure safety standards and risk management practices are followed at all times
Lead in-service trainings and ongoing skill development
Support swim lesson programming and participant experience
Model YMCA values: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility
Help create a pool environment where every member feels they belong
What You Bring
Current lifeguard certification (American Red Cross or equivalent)
CPR/AED & First Aid certification
Experience supervising or leading staff (aquatics preferred)
Strong communication and coaching skills
A commitment to safety, inclusion, and youth development
Bonus points for
Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) or WSI certification
Experience with program scheduling and staff development
Why the Y?
Free YMCA membership
Leadership development and professional growth
Medical, dental, vision & retirement benefits (for eligible full-time staff)
The opportunity to make a measurable impact in your community
Our Commitment
The YMCA welcomes people of all backgrounds and abilities. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every team member can achieve, relate, and belong.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Coordinator, Aquatics working as part of the branch management team, will help deliver world-class customer service and relationship building skills to create a welcoming environment at the YMCA. The incumbent oversees many aspects of programming including development, swim lessons, swim team, open swim, while ensuring a safe and clean aquatic department. The incumbent will also exhibit the core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in all aspects of their work with the YMCA.
OUR PATH
For 150 years, the YMCA of Metro Denver has been more than a place - it is a movement that lifts spirit, mind and body for all. Our direction is clear: Elevate Lives and Rise Together. Grounded by our mission and strengthened by the global YMCA movement we will elevate our people, purpose, partnerships and promise.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Maintain pool safety when delivering swimming lessons; deliver lessons that provide students with the best opportunity to acquire skills for their level
Educate participants on pool rules and enforce rules as required
Remain current on all CPR, First Aid and other safety certification training
Report all accidents and incidents to your supervisor immediately using proper forms
Proactively clean up and/or repair areas used by the program
Be visible to members at all times-work towards branch membership retention goals
Keep daily attendance records and complete level skill sheets
Be in the water 50-100% of class time
Communicate with all participants/parents regarding the status of classes
Be knowledgeable and supportive of the YMCA annual support campaign, and general procedures and policies, including personnel guidelines, facility access procedures, membership policies, and emergency plans
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
Clear Communication
Customer Service
Inclusion
Empathy
Decision Making
Safety
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Relationship Building
People Coaching
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical demands described here are representative of those needed to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
Regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
Frequently required to sit, reach and must be able to move around the work environment
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and focus
Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
DISCLAIMER
The YMCA of Metropolitan Denver reserves the right to modify, add, or remove job duties and responsibilities as business needs evolve.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required for the position.
Employment with the YMCA of Metropolitan Denver is at-will and may be terminated by either the employee or the organization at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT
The YMCA of Metropolitan Denver is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION & RISK MANAGEMENT
The YMCA is committed to the safety and well-being of all children and vulnerable individuals. As part of our commitment to child abuse prevention and Praesidium accreditation standards, all employees are required to comply with YMCA abuse prevention policies, including screening, training, supervision, and reporting requirements.
Qualifications & BenefitsQUALIFICATIONS
21 years of age or older
Must have American Red Cross/YMCA Lifeguard certification
YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor certification -preferred
Previous experience as a supervisor preferred
Previous experience with pool maintenance and swimming lessons preferred
Current CPR for professional rescuer, AED and Oxygen Administration
Certified Pool Operator Certificate preferred, otherwise must obtain with 6 months of hire.
BENEFITS
Health and Vision Care
Dental
Generous Retirement Contribution Options -Includes company contribution of 10% once eligibility is met
Paid Time off
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Free Membership
Program Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
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