Back to top

Aquatics Director

This job is no longer available

Columbus, OH, USA
Full-time

The Gahanna YMCA location is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic leader to be the new director of our awesome aquatics program. This person will play a pivotal role in assuring great member experiences for all of our aquatics lovers, and those new to the water. Our Director will develop, organize and implement high quality, member-focused YMCA aquatic programs (ensuring pool safety, cleanliness, and training standards are met and aligned with YMCA of the USA, YMCA of Central Ohio, and the State of Ohio rules and recommendations.)

Areas of Responsibility: 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following, other duties may be assigned: 

  • 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. 
  • Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives. Establishes new program activities and expands programs within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
  • Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
  • Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete along with all in-service standards being met.
  • Monitors and maintains daily pool operations, maintenance and chemical levels to adhere to all state, local and YMCA of the USA health and safety regulations.
  • Conducts certification courses in both YMCA and American Red Cross courses
  • Teaches in-services in accordance with association policies and standards
  • Creates and schedules swim classes, water fitness classes, and swim team practices and meets.
  • Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information
  • Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives. Maintains inventory and recommends purchases as needed.
  • Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions
  • Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner
  • Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.
  • Collaborates with the branch executive director 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.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Manages a team of 20 - 50 staff in the aquatics department.  
  • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. 
  • Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training and coaching employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree in recreation, aquatics, social sciences, or a related field, and two years’ experience working in an aquatics environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
Skills/Experience: 
  • Passionate belief in the Y’s cause of nurturing the potential of all youth, supporting healthy living for all people and finding ways to help and support our neighbors.
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database programs
  • Proven track record of developing authentic relationships with others
  • Ability to foster a collaborative team approach to solving challenging situations. 
  • YMCA Team Leader certification; if not certified, must obtain certification within 12 months
  • Team leader certification requires: Principles and Practices; Introduction to Volunteerism; Introduction to Leading Others; Introduction to Fiscal Management; Leadership competency assessment; Team Leader Certification Test.

Training Requirements:

  • Immediately upon hire:  lifeguarding certification (ARC);  American Red Cross First Aid & CPR for Professional Rescuer; AED, O2 and state-mandated concussion training 
  • Within 6 months of hire: YSL, LGI (ARC)
  • Within 1 year of hire:  become YSL Trainer & complete YMCA Aquatic Management (YAM) and POOL. 
  • Within 2 years of hire:  become trainer level in another aquatics area (POOL, YAM, Water Fitness, AOA, Arthritis, Disabilities, Swim Officials 1 &2)

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Nov 25 2018
Active Until: 
Dec 25 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit