The Aquatics Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations, implementation of aquatic programs, and meeting the aquatic needs of the community. The Director will ensure a safe, fun area for children and adults to interact and enjoy. This position requires face-to-face leadership in these programs and involves early morning, evening, and weekend responsibilities.
Program and Community Development
- Administers swim lessons and aquatic programs
- Scheduling of Aquatic classes, programs, volunteers and staff
- Operational oversight of Wildcat Lake
- Develops and promotes programs with local schools, mailings, and press releases
- Prepares and distributes rosters and schedules instructors
- Distributes and collects program evaluations
- Implements the SPLASH Program
- Audits payroll reports
- Increases the number of participants, groups, and programs
- Implements Character Development in programs
- Administers emergency First Aid, CPR, AED, O2 Administration and Blood borne Pathogen training to all staff
- Handles parent/member complaints
Human Resource Management
- Supervises Aquatic department staff
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Association’s policies and applicable laws
- Sets goals and objectives for each staff member
- Makes annual salary increment recommendations
- Fills staff vacancies in accordance with established Association policies
- Supports the Association in recruitment of diverse staff and volunteers
- Interviews, hires, and trains staff; plans, assigns, and directs work; rewards and disciplines employees; addresses staff complaints and resolves problems
Facility Management
- Maintains pool and deck equipment
- Orders and maintains pool supplies
- Maintains proper chemical stabilization
- Enforces safety standards
- Follows emergency procedures
- Ensures State of North Carolina’s Department of Health requirements are met
- Maintains all areas in clean, presentable fashion
- Assists in overall branch quality and cleanliness
Fiscal Management
- Manages and monitors the department operating budget
- Manages the department annual budget development
- Monitors monthly budget and year-end forecast for all program areas
- Assists with Annual Campaign fundraising efforts
Membership Development and Retention
- Provides outstanding member service
- Registers aquatic participants
- Participates as Manager on Duty as assigned
Volunteer Development
- Recruits, trains, and rewards a diverse volunteer group
- Assists in cultivating volunteers from the membership and participant base
- Performs any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Avery County
Past supervision experience preferred. Ability to demonstrate aquatic skills. Ability to react quickly to emergency situations. Working knowledge of a computer and experience with a variety of software applications. Ability to interact with people from all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles. YMCA experience preferred.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Certifications
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Lifeguard Certification required (YMCA preferred or crossover within 90 days)
- Swim Instructor Certification required (YMCA preferred or certify within 90 days)
- CPR Instructor Certification preferred
- Blood borne pathogens training
- Lifeguard Instructor Certification preferred
- Certified Pool Operator or YMCA POOL certification preferred
Salary: $28,000.00 - $32,000.00