The Aquatics Director oversees aquatics staff, programming, and operations. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Additionally, the Director maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals.
Job Description
The Aquatics Director oversees aquatics staff, programming, and operations. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Additionally, the Director maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Aquatics programming.
- Experience in a supervisory role.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products and computer skills.
- Commitment of supporting principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action to achieve a diverse work environment.
Essential Functions
- Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives.
- Establishes new program activities and expands programs within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
- Oversees aquatics staff and volunteers including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, in-services, scheduling, reviews, and evaluations of performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve department and Y goals. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete.
- Develops and monitors program budget to meet or exceed fiscal objectives. Develops new programs to create additional revenue streams.
- Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises aquatics staff including lifeguards and swim instructors. Oversees staff development, culture, and engagement. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete.
- Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local, and YMCA health and safety regulations. Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance.
- Oversees day-to-day operations of Aquatics programming including swim lessons, facility rentals, and the Northern Swim Team.
- Assists in developing and monitoring budget to meet or exceed fiscal goals.
- Steps in to cover swimming lessons or lifeguard shifts as needed. Helps give lifeguard breaks, ensures proper coverage of pool, and provides “on-call” support as needed.
- Oversees internal and external safety training including CPR, first aid, AED, blood borne pathogen, and aquatics-specific training.
- Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local, and YMCA health and safety regulations.
- Conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pools. Secures and schedules pool facilities. Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance.
- Conducts lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid, and CPR in-services and training.
- Oversees aquatics programming including swimming lessons, water fitness, and swim team.
- Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
- Assists in YMCA fundraising activities and special events.
- Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner. Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in aquatics programming.
- Fosters an inclusive environment appreciative of differences in the workplace. Participate in and lead efforts to support the Y’s commitment to equity and diversity.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
Values: Accept and demonstrate the Y’s values; Community: Desire to serve others and fulfill community needs; Inclusion: Work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions; Relationships: Build rapport and relate well with others; Developing Others: Take the initiative to assist in developing others; Decision-Making: Make sound judgments; Change Capacity: Demonstrate openness to change and seek opportunities in the change process.
Required Certifications
Certifications: Certified lifeguard including CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Basic First Aid. Higher levels of certification are accepted. Lifeguard Supervisor Training required upon hire.
How to Apply
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