Y Splash Coordinator - Kirk Family YMCA

• Location 520 Church Ave SW,Roanoke, VA, 24016,United States
• Base Pay $15.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Part Time Non Exempt

Description

Every year, the YMCA's Y Splash program teaches hundreds of local second graders essential water safety skills through engaging classroom activities and hands‑on pool experiences. More than just a swim program, Y Splash helps children build confidence, develop healthy habits, and learn life‑saving skills that can benefit them for a lifetime.

As the Y Splash Coordinator
, you'll play a vital role in making that mission possible. You'll work alongside local schools, YMCA staff, and dedicated volunteers to coordinate and deliver one of the YMCA's most impactful youth programs while helping children discover that the water can be both safe and fun.

The Y Splash Coordinator supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of the YMCA's Y Splash water safety program in partnership with local elementary schools. This position serves as the primary liaison between participating schools and the YMCA, coordinates scheduling and program logistics, teaches classroom water safety lessons, coordinates daily in‑water programming, supports and manages volunteers, and provides follow‑up swim lessons for children identified as needing additional instruction.

Working under the direction of the Aquatics Manager, the Y Splash Program Coordinator plays an important role in helping children gain confidence in and around the water while advancing the YMCA's mission of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

This is a part‑time position averaging 6-10 hours per week during the school year.

Typical program hours include:

• Tuesday-Thursday
• Classroom Instruction:
  Approximately 9:00 AM-10:00 AM
• Pool Programming:
  Approximately 11:00 AM-1:00 PM

Additional planning, scheduling, volunteer coordination, and communication time may be required throughout the school year.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for participating elementary schools.
• Build positive working relationships with teachers, principals, school administrators, and YMCA staff.
• Coordinate annual program schedules, transportation times, and daily program logistics between participating schools and the YMCA.
• Collect, organize, and maintain student waivers and required program documentation.
• Maintain accurate attendance records, swim assessment results, and program data.
• Communicate professionally with parents regarding follow‑up swim lessons and other program opportunities.

• Teach engaging classroom water safety lessons to second‑grade students using the YMCA Y Splash curriculum.
• Create a positive, energetic, and inclusive learning environment.
• Reinforce important water safety concepts through age‑appropriate activities and discussion.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and volunteers to provide an outstanding educational experience.

• Coordinate the daily operation of the in‑water portion of the Y Splash program during assigned program hours.
• Prepare instructional equipment and pool stations before each school group's arrival.
• Coordinate student rotations between instructional stations to ensure smooth and efficient program flow.
• Provide direction, encouragement, and support to volunteers assisting with in‑water activities.
• Assist YMCA staff and volunteers in delivering engaging, safe, and effective water safety instruction.
• Administer and document student swim assessments.
• Reset equipment and prepare pool areas between consecutive school groups.
• Teach follow‑up swim lessons for children identified as needing additional instruction following Y Splash.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, scheduling, training, and supporting Y Splash volunteers.
• Lead volunteer orientation and provide ongoing coaching and encouragement.
• Match volunteers with classroom and pool assignments based on experience and comfort level.
• Help ensure all volunteers complete required background screening, Abuse Prevention Training, and YMCA onboarding…