Director of Aquatics and Wellness is an essential part of a goal-oriented team with a strong desire to make a difference in our community.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Thinks, communicates and behaves as a cause-driven leader and role model for other staff and members when it comes to desired staff behaviors; promotes youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in all job-related functions.
- Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
- Establishes new program activities and expands programs within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
- Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives.
- Collaborates with the branch leadership to ensure the safe and responsible operation of the Y including rotating responsibilities for overall facility supervision & program coverage and actively participates in branch philanthropy efforts, special events, meetings and training sessions.
- Work with all other departments to create and support programs and activities that enhance membership engagement and retention.
- Hire, supervise, train and grow staff of Aquatic and Wellness departments; manage all staff functions and related responsibilities; reviews and evaluates staff performance.
- Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
- Grow membership participation in personal training, health and wellness programs, fitness classes, swim lessons and youth programs.
- Provide data and reports as required for assigned duties.
- Develop, manage and maintain balanced department budgets.
- Participate in, promote and support the YMCA annual campaign fundraising efforts.
- Support all marketing and promotion efforts of the YMCA.
- Plans and coordinates the purchase and repair of facilities and equipment as needed.
- Conducts or attends required meetings and maintains required certifications.
- Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete along with all in-service standards being met by leading in-services in accordance with association policies and standards.
- Monitors and maintains daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA of the USA health and safety regulations.
- Secures and schedules pool facilities.
- Conducts certification courses in both YMCA and American Red Cross courses
- Creates and schedules swim classes & water fitness classes.
- Applies YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to best practices, emergency procedures, medical and disciplinary situation and child abuse prevention.
- Ensures AED’s, first aid kits, CPR equipment etc. are inspected regularly and updated.
- Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- The Director of Aquatics and Wellness plays an integral role in member retention, program quality and engagement. This position ensures staffing teams operate efficiently and meet and/or exceed goals for member/participant satisfaction, financial management and overall growth.
- Critical areas of expertise include: leading others and working in teams, maintaining highly organized program management, delivering and managing programs to focus on quality, growing programs, successfully developing staff.
Educational Background:
A Bachelor degree in Exercise Science, Athletic Training, Public Health, Sport and Recreation Management, or related field is preferred for this position.
Skills/Experience:
- Work experience in a YMCA or the health and wellness consumer environment a plus.
- Immediately upon hire: Lifeguarding certification (ARC); American Red Cross First Aid & CPR for Professional Rescuer; AED, O2, and concussion training which meets state standards.
- Within 6 months of hire: Aquatics Facility/ Pool Operator certification, LGI.
- EOE other certifications as required.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $36,000.00 - $41,000.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
May 14 2019
Active Until:
Jun 14 2019
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit