Aquatics Director

ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT A DEPARTMENT PLAN

• Implement aquatic programs including lap swimming, swim lessons, swim team and group exercise classes, which promote retention of existing members and engagement of new members.
• Lead aquatic initiatives to achieve retention goals.
• Analyze data, systems and processes to recognize growth and retention opportunities within the Aquatics Department.
• Ensure proper implementation of aquatic schedules and procedures to provide maximum opportunities for member/staff connections.
• Collaborate and work effectively with all departments to achieve desired results.
• Identify and employ best practices in systems and technology to support effective management of the Aquatics Department.
• Utilize available technology, reporting tools and data that enhance aquatics participation and member retention.
• Collaborate with the facility director to establish systems for regularly scheduled pool inspections to ensure proper and efficient working order at all times.
• Coordinate and schedule pool and equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Purchase equipment, parts and supplies approved by the purchase requisition process.
• Monitor daily operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA of Southwestern IN Child and Aquatic safety standards and policies.
• Ensure all staff is current with required certifications.
• Maintain compliance with required documentation of pool operation.

GROW AND RETAIN MEMBERSHIP:

• Create and implement aquatics programs with an effort to allow participants to continue along a succession plan from swim lessons to swim team participation.
• Increase program and pool participation through product knowledge and interactions with existing and potential members.
• Collaborate with department leads to maximize enrollments in program registration and pool usage.
• Plan and execute aquatic events at the branch and assist with Association Special Events.

BUILD AND MANAGE A GREAT STAFF TEAM:

• Recruit, select, develop and retain appropriate skill depth level for the department.
• Supervise department staff.
• Support training and career succession plan for staff team.
• Provide leadership through established performance goals and standards, regular assessment of staff performance including annual performance evaluations, staff meetings and staff recognition.
• Establish and lead a volunteer aquatics committee that assists in development and execution of membership retention efforts.
• Collaborate with the other branch aquatic staff.
• Identify and recruit active volunteers for the Annual Campaign.
• Provide leadership and understanding of the mission of the YMCA of Southwestern IN to staff and members.
• Promote and represent the mission and core values of the YMCA of Southwestern IN. 
• Control payroll and department purchasing costs within the budget and financial guidelines.