Under the direction of the Operations Director, the Aquatic/ Health&Welless Director oversees the management of all aspects of the swim lesson program, health&wellness progams and classes, and other classes. Assist the Facility Director in the maintenance of the pool facility. Also; supervision of lifeguards, swim instructors, and fitness staff. This includes but is not limited to, maintaining positive relationships with members; conduction of current programs; implementation of new programs; supervision of staff inclusive of scheduling and evaluating effectiveness; and maintaining the pool environment per YMCA and Department of Health standards.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Interpret, communicate, and promote YMCA mission, goals, and objectives to department employees, volunteer leaders, members and the community.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with members and staff.
- Oversee operations of the aquatic programs that may include teaching classes and lifeguarding; training, scheduling, supervising, and evaluating swim instructors and /or lifeguards; and hiring of staff.
- Supervise and schedule all swim lessons and lifeguards; finds substitutes in the event of an emergency.
- Instruct and/or lifeguard as per specified schedule and needs.
- Serve as the primary contact for all private swim lessons. Teaches swim lessons.
- Maintain the pool environment as required by the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA, local and county health departments, and the YMCA of the USA.
- Be an active leader in membership retention goals and in the Annual Campaign.
- Provide sound fiscal management in assigned areas.
- Ensure that all health and wellness programs operate in a safe manner and operate according to all applicable licensing standards, YMCA policies, state and local laws, and YMCA of the USA risk management recommendations.
- Work closely with Operations Director to develop and implement membership retention and sales strategies as they relate to the health and wellness Programs.
- Recruit, train, supervise, develop and evaluate all health and wellness staff in programs.
- Develop, adhere to, and monitor Health and Wellness budget.
- Order all equipment and supplies necessary for the successful operation of health and wellness programs.
- Serve as liaison with all independent contractors providing services in health and wellness.
- Oversee Aquatic Rentals.
- Responsible for developing and staffing of special aquatic events.
- Enforce all rules and regulations regarding aquatic safety.
- Implement all policies and practices of the CCC YMCA and meet all deadlines including but limited to those for HR and payroll, risk management and financial management.
- Communicate regularly and proactively with the Operations Directorto ensure efficient and effective operations.
- Maintain high quality of standards.
- Pursue training opportunities that enhance employee’s service to the YMCA.
- All other duties as assigned
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s Degree required
Skills/Experience:
- The following certifications are required and must be maintained:
- YMCA, Red Cross or Ellis lifeguard certification. YMCA certification is preferred but must be achieved within 12 months.
- Professional CPR/AED/O2 and First Aid certifications
- YMCA Swim Instructor certification ,YSL required by 9/17
- Incumbent must have experience and demonstrated success in teaching swim lessons to various ages.
- He/she must have experience and aptitude for pool maintenance. Certified Pool Operator or YMCA POOL certification highly desired.
- Certification and experience in teaching other aquatic classes (EX: water fitness) is highly desired.
- Preferred certifications to have or obtain within the first year include; Intro to Healthy Lifestyle, one MOSSA cert, Listen First YMCA training, one aqua aerobics fitness class ( IE: Silver Splash )
- Experience managing staff or other professional work experience necessary.
- Demonstrated success in building positive relationships with program participants, parents and colleagues.
- Strong oral and written communications skills required. Proficient in Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word and Excel is required.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to bend, kneel, lift, and carry items of up to 50 pounds. Must be able to be in the water for extended periods of time and pass aquatic proficiency tests. He/she must have sufficient visual and auditory acuity to respond to emergencies in a timely manner in a busy pool environment. Communicate verbally, including projecting the voice across a distance and hear and respond to noises and distress signals from all sides. Must be able to remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.
Compensation/Benefits:
$35,000.00 - $48,000.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Sep 27 2017
Active Until:
Oct 27 2017
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit