This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Aquatics Director develops, organizes and implements high quality, member-focused YMCA aquatic programs using an indoor pool and three outdoor pools. The Aquatics Director manages and schedules outdoor community pool rentals and directly supervises the Assistant Aquatics Director/Swim Coach and oversees swim team and coaching activities.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives. Establishes new program activities and expands program 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 staff 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.
- Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations.
- Conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pools. Secures and schedules pool facilities. Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance.
- Conducts certifications in lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid, CPR, AED and in-service trainings.
- Creates and schedules swim classes and swim team practices and meets. Collaborate with the H&W Director on water fitness classes.
- Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
- Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
- Assists in YMCA annual support, special events and fundraising activities.
- 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.
- Adheres to the YMCA of Pawtucket code of conduct, policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Educational Background:
Associate’s degree in related field or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Skills/Experience:
- Two or more years related experience preferred, for example, as an aquatics coordinator or supervisor. Experience or knowledge of swim teams a plus.
- Typical requirements within 30 days of hire include: completion of Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff; Working with Program Volunteers
- CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens.
- Lifeguard certification required. Certified swim instructor, aquatics certifications or pool operation certification a plus.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Compensation/Benefits:
$38,000.00 - $46,000.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Sep 17 2017
Active Until:
Oct 17 2017
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit