JOB DESCRIPTION
The Olympic Peninsula YMCA is a non-profit organization that oversees Y programs and focuses on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Our mission is to build healthy minds, bodies, and spirits throughout the communities we serve. We strive to promote the values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty. We are open to people of all ages, beliefs, incomes, races, genders, and abilities.
Job Description/General Function
The Lifeguard Coordinator supports daily pool operations, leads the lifeguard team, and ensures a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for all.
Responsibilities
- Create and manage lifeguard schedules.
- Monitor guard performance and enforce safety policies.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and moral support to the lifeguard team.
- Serve as the person in charge when supervisor is unavailable.
- Handle customer concerns and resolve issues.
- Help organize and lead lifeguard certification courses, in-service trainings, and emergency drills.
- Manage aquatics and first aid inventory; complete monthly safety inspections.
- Maintain up-to-date records of lifeguard certifications.
- Cover lifeguard shifts as needed.
- Assist with special events and pool programming.
- Ensure pool cleanliness and inspect equipment regularly.
- Log incident reports and maintain facility safety records.
- Assist in recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new lifeguards and swim instructors.
- Accurately submit records and incident reports as required
- Ensure that guards have the proper tools they need to do their job.
- Enforce all aquatic policies and procedures, ensuring that safety procedures are always followed. Responsible for making sure all lifeguards work in alignment with health codes, safety guidelines, and YMCA USA best practices.
- Lead monthly in-services and other training such as lifeguard classes, re-certs, and medical training.
- Assist with staff check-ins at 30, 90, and annually.
- Partner with the maintenance team to monitor pool chemical levels
- Be prepared to attend training to gain additional certifications/knowledge as determined by YMCA team leaders.
- Attend and fully participate in leadership meetings, association meetings, and other required gatherings as needed
- Attend trainings as required and complete all required online trainings which include child abuse prevention training within 7 days of hire, and complete annual renewal training in a timely manner.
Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management. Adhere to policies related to boundaries with youth