Aquatics Coordinator - Dr Martin Luther King Jr Club (53227)

Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and future.

• Health Coverage: Includes health, dental, and vision insurance to ensure you and your family have access to essential care.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous PTO policy, including paid holidays, to help you recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Employee Assistance Plan: Our EAP offers access to counseling services, resources, and referrals, ensuring you have the tools you need to thrive in all areas of life.
• Life Insurance: Life insurance coverage to provide peace of mind.
• Retirement plan:  The 401(k) plan including employer contributions after 1 year of service.
• Professional Development: Take advantage of ongoing professional growth opportunities through workshops, training programs, and other learning initiatives.
• Workplace Culture:  We foster a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion at every level of the organization.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago is seeking a highly motivated and professional certified Aquatics Coordinator to oversee the aquatics program at one of our Clubs located in Chicago.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

• Provide day to day coordination of aquatic programs.
• Act as a liaison between Aquatic Director and Aquatic Staff.
• Serve as a contact for all aquatic staff in the Aquatic Director’s absence.
• Assist in scheduling staff to ensure safety and quality program delivery.
• Provide backup to lifeguards as needed in emergencies.
• Assist in supervising aquatic staff as well as providing evaluation input.
• Teach aquatic classes or lifeguards as necessary.
• Assist in developing program materials and distributing program information.
• Assist in training new staff as well as providing ongoing trainings in accordance with training designs.
• Act as a primary responder in case of injury, accident, or illness and be knowledgeable of emergency procedures.
• Report injuries and complete required forms.
• Immediately notify a supervisor of any broken equipment or unsafe aspects of the pool.
• Assist in conducting all staff meetings and in-services as scheduled.
• Provide communication and training for membership staff regarding class registrations and programs.
• Ensure state, county, and federal standards are being adhered to.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates Degree in Recreation Management or related field preferred. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. 
• Minimum 3 years’ experience Aquatics Management. Any combination of training and experience acceptable.
• ARC Lifeguard certification. Lifeguard Instructor certification preferred.
• Proficient in swimming and safety skills. 
• Must pass a water skills test and written exam. 
• Must be mentally alert to dangerous situations in order to assure the safety of all swimmers. 
• Physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR and First Aide effectively. 
• Physical mobility to properly use aquatic equipment to rescue a 200lb person. 
• Physically able to see, hear, and communicate clearly. 
• Able to read, write, and perform basic math to complete daily chemical logs and individual must possess strong organizational, budgetary, computer and communication skills, written and verbal. 
• Ability to train swim and fitness instructors. 
• Excellent communication and public relations skills. 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION

• Must have reliable, insured private transportation
• Must pass criminal background check which includes Livescan fingerprints

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Normal internal office environment.  Occasional need to travel to club locations in Chicago. Ability to bend, squat, climb stairs and lift frequently.  Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.