Aquatics Director

at  YMCA

Why look anywhere else when we are the Y you are looking for. Come join our team and lead our Aquatics Department.
Job Description
Under the direct supervision of the Chief Operations Officer, the Aquatics Director is responsible daily for creating a welcoming Y experience for all. The Aquatics Director must be able to lead and manage people to provide excellent member service, high quality programming and clean, safe spaces. This position will require some time lifeguarding, teaching and leading classes as well as administrative duties.
Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent.
2. Two years related experience preferred, as an aquatics coordinator or supervisor.
3. Completion of: Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff; Working with Program Volunteers; CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens prior to first day.
4. Certified Pool Operator within 90 days of hire.
5. Completion of YMCA program-specific and trainer certifications
a. YMCA Swim Lesson Trainer
6. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Essential Functions
1. Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives. Establishes new programs and expands programs within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
2. Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete.
3. Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations.
4. Conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pools. Secures and schedules pool facilities. Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance.
5. Provides monthly in-service training to all aquatic personnel.
6. Conducts lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid, CPR, AED and Oxygen trainings.
a. Prefer Aquatics Director to be a trainer in Y Swim Lessons
7. Creates and schedules swim classes, water fitness classes.
8. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
9. Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
10. Assists in YMCA fundraising activities and special events.
11. Models’ relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Responds to
all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
12. Actively participates in program committee meetings
13. Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation
in program.
14. Assists the development department with information for grants and grant reports.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
Mission Advancement : Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with
a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.
Collaboration : Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships
to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors’ communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.
Operational Effectiveness : Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.
Personal Growth : Shares new insights. Facilitates change, models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology

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