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Aquatics Director
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Aquatics Director supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This full-time position supports the Aquatics team by developing and managing all aquatics-related activities including swim lessons, water exercise, lifeguard supervision and training, and specialty aquatic programs.
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.
BENEFITS:
Free Y membership, family included
Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, HSA, etc.
Paid time off including vacation, sick, and personal time
Child Watch hours available free of charge
Certification assistance
- Sets agenda and leads weekly Aquatic department meetings; regularly strategizes department goals and priorities with the Director of Program Development
- Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives
- Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of all stakeholders
o Creates and manages pool schedules for internal departments and community organizations; maintains 3rd party contracts
o Collaborates with Marketing department on design and development of program materials; utilizes templates
- Partners effectively with marketing department to ensure Aquatic programs are successfully publicized
- Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers
o Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals
o Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete
o Mentors and creates career development plans for the Aquatics Coordinator
- Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations; conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pools
- Maintains visible presence at pool in order to support staff, ensure best practices, and foster member relationships
- Responsible for performing rotating weekend supervisor shift duty as needed
- Conducts lifeguarding, swim instruction, and substitute for staff as needed
- Develops and trains staff on department policies and procedures12.Participates in leadership committees, fundraising activities and special projects and additional assignments as needed
- Follows emergency procedures and safety precautions, including reporting accidents, incidents and hazards.
- Adheres to policies, rules and regulations, as outlined in employee handbook and other communications.
- Obtain and maintain required trainings.
- Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations. Obtain and maintain required training(s).
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in related field or 3-5 years’ equivalent experience required
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
- YUSA V6 Swim Lesson Instructor and Certified Pool Operator certification or required within 90 days of hire
- Strong written and verbal communication skills required
- Strong analytical and strategic planning ability required
- Intermediate knowledge of MS Office required
SALARY:
Minimum starting salary of $45,000 annually
Starting salary based on experience
SCHEDULE:
Full-time days
Monday-Friday
Flexibility around weekends and training required
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.
Sit, reach and move around the work environment and pools
Physical ability and stamina to perform the duties as outlined above, including but not limited to extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, and carrying up to 30 pounds.
Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Extended periods of time working at PC and/or laptop, often with repetitive keyboarding movement.
Outside building travel required.
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):
Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensure a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition.
Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Build relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. 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. Develop plans and manage best practices through engagement of team. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.
Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change. Model’s 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. Use best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
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