Under the direction of the Senior Membership Director, the Director of Aquatics administers the policies, procedures and programs of the branch relating to aquatics. This position also supervises all aquatic personnel and is ultimately responsible for swimming pool and aquatic safety as well as swimming pool maintenance and mechanical/chemical operations. The Director of Aquatics has staff supervision, budget accountability, fundraising accountability, membership engagement accountability and program development, delivery and evaluation responsibility. Key deliverables ensure that YMCA programs and services in the aquatics department will be administered in a values-centered, mission driven, high quality environment which is centered on member service. This position is also responsible for the direct oversight of the Fowler Fins Swim Team, Swim Lessons, Safety and Lifeguard Classes, and Branch Certifications. Experience in USA Swimming and Certified Pool Operator (CPO) designation is preferred.
The Robert D Fowler Family YMCA is located in Peachtree Corners, Georgia. Home to over 600 technology companies. Peachtree Corners is a growing, vibrant and diverse Southern city with nationally-ranked schools, low unemployment and a high quality of life.
- Recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule, supervise, and evaluate the Aquatics employees and volunteers.
- Recruit, hire & train swim coaches for a very completive swim team. USA Swimming or ASCA Level certification 2 desired.
- Recruit and manage volunteers for swim meets and annual campaign fundraising.
- Knowledge of HyTek software or Team Unify/Touchpad software.
- Develop and implement a plan to attract and recruit new members and corporate partnerships.
- Conduct pilots for new programs; develop plans and manage best practices through engagement of the staff team.
- Effectively manage budgets; hold staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.
- Foster a climate of innovation.
- Monitor progress towards branch’s goals by running and reviewing all necessary reports.
- Lead the Y’s presence at community outreach events with an aquatics focus.
- Coordinate marketing efforts to maximize enrollments and provides ongoing support to the Executive & Membership Directors on related issues.
- Collaborate with the Association key departments to lead, coordinate and support implementation of key initiatives related to marketing, social media and communications, human resources and financial development.
- Serve as a key staff leader to the annual fundraising campaign.
- Two (2) or more years related aquatics supervision, pool operation, and training and development of high performing teams.
- Certified Pool Operator preferred.
- Must have a background in staff team development and relationship management.
- Seeks, cultivates and supervises volunteers.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Hands on experience with utilizing data to make an informed decisions.
- Personal commitment to service and hospitality.