The Helena Family YMCA operates a 25-yard, 4-lane public pool which is open 90 hours per week. The Y is the leading source for swimming lessons and public facility usage. The Aquatics Director is responsible for safety of the patrons, and ensuring that all instructors and lifeguards conduct themselves with professional and safe behavior at all times. The Director’s actions as the leader of the Aquatics Team should be geared toward moving the Team and the YMCA in a positive direction; Director will ensure that YMCA swim lessons are considered the safest and highest quality program offered; Director will work with the CEO to establish budget and ensure financial resources and goals are met.
- Define and plan aquatics programs to reflect YMCA aquatics goals, vision, and strategic plan.
- Uphold and exemplify the YMCA principles of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
- Recruit, supervise, develop and evaluate all aquatics staff and volunteers
- Create and maintain communication channels with all staff, parents, members, rental groups, other organizations, and the community. Respond to correspondence in a timely and professional manner.
- Be proficient with current Helena Family YMCA and YMCA of the USA swim programs and teaching methods.
- Schedule and oversee all swim lessons (group, public and private).
- Fill in for instructors and/or guards as needed.
- Conduct and coordinate monthly swim instructor and lifeguard in-service trainings and pre-session meetings as needed. Focus should be on safety, current trends and risk prevention.
- Schedule lifeguards to ensure proper coverage at all times.
- Schedule and teach lifeguard certification classes.
- Ensure safety materials are in working order.
- Work with the Facility Director to keep the pool chemistry balanced and in compliance with all health department codes. Maintain Water Quality Tests data.
- Work with the Facility Director to perform routine maintenance, including backwashing, interrupts and other maintenance-related tasks.
- Keep the pool area clean and safe.
- Recognize and respond effectively to all emergencies, incidents, rule infractions, and minor injuries.
- Inspect the pool on a daily basis for potential hazards; correct them or report them to the Facility Director.
- 2 or more years supervisory experience leading and motivating others.
- Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite. Ability to learn YMCA registration software (Active Network)
- Ability to perform light maintenance
- Hardworking, energetic, can-do leadership style
- Entrepreneurial, creative problem solver
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience developing, managing and monitoring budgets
Required Certifications
- First Aid/AED/CPR within 30 days of hire
- Child abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire
- American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer within 6 months of hire
- Certified Pool Operator within 6 months of hire
- Y-USA swim lesson Instructor (preferred) within 6 months of hire
- Lifeguard trainer certification within 12 months of hire
Salary: $31,200.00 - $34,000.00