Aquatics Director

at  YMCA

Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than a job—you’ll enjoy a career that makes a lasting difference in the lives of others!
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY: 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. The Aquatics Director at the Greater Joliet Area YMCA intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined while also managing high-quality, member-focused aquatics programs utilizing 2 indoor pools and indoor water park.
OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent.
• Experience in a supervisory role in an aquatics program preferred.
• One to two years related experience preferred (e.g., as an aquatics coordinator or supervisor).
• Minimum age of 21.
• Ability to train, lead and develop lifeguard and instructor staff.
• Certification requirements include: current lifeguard certification, Child Abuse Prevention, CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens, First Aid and AED certifications required within 30 days of employment. Certified pool operator preferred.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

• Directs and supervises program staff and Aquatics Manager to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives. Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
• Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
• Assists Aquatics Manager with schedule coordination for private, semi-private and adaptive swim lessons.
• Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete and is responsible for providing on-going training to ensure up-to-date techniques are being applied.
• Responsible for the overall safety of all individuals that enter the aquatics area.
• Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations.
• Secures and schedules pool facilities. Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels.
• Conducts lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid and CPR trainings.
• Creates and schedules swim and water fitness classes appropriately.
• Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
• Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
• Provides direct support and leadership for the annual fundraising campaign for the advancement of the association. Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events.
• Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
• Participates in Aquatics Cabinet meetings.
• Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in aquatics programs