Advanced Aquatic Director

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YMCA of the USA
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Full-time

The Advanced Aquatic Director is expected to provide leadership in the overall development, implementation, promotion, and administration of the aquatics programs that are responsive to the needs of the community; ensure that aquatics programs and services are delivered with high quality in accordance with YMCA standards and statutory rules and regulations; under the supervision of the Executive Director/Associate Exec., supervise Assistant Aquatics Directors, Coaches and aquatic programs; hire, train, schedule and supervise of all aquatics staff; responsible for development and implementation of aquatic budget.   

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Provide leadership in the delivery of quality within the YMCA aquatic department.  Ensure that all instructors are trained and provide programs that meet member needs and YMCA standards.
  • Responsible for overall implementation of the Swim Team.
  • Monitor all aquatic programs and staff for safety, quality and member service.
  • Develop relationships with members and obtain regular feedback on programs.
  • Provide program enhancements to ensure that member needs are being met in line with Association guidelines.
  • Supervise staff, including Assistant Aquatics Director and Coaches, and ensure appropriate staffing of pool and programs.
  • Responsible for staff scheduling, new staff orientations, staff development, staff recognition, and payroll.
  • Responsible for staff in-service training, feedback, and staff audits to ensure program quality.
  • Ensure safety and cleanliness in the pool area, locker rooms and adjoining locations.  Complete weekly maintenance checklist.  Complete pool logs on a regular basis. 
  • Ensure that pool staffing is within YMCA standards before leaving the area or performing maintenance items.  Conduct lifeguard and safety audits daily.
  • Perform pool maintenance duties in accordance with OSHA Hazardous Materials Precautions.  Hose down pool deck, put away all equipment.  Perform water quality testing.  Perform regular surveys of pool and filter room. 
  • May be required to pursue POOL Operator or CPO certification and backwash pool filtration system and monitor pool chemicals
  • Develop and implement the Aquatic Budget.
  • Serve as a member of the management team and Director on Duty for the facility.
  • Actively campaign for the Annual Campaign and work to develop donors and volunteers. 
  • Provide leadership to the Aquatics Quality Team.
  • Provide excellent service to members and participants.  Communicate all pool rules and ensure that you are accessible and identifiable.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree in related field
Skills/Experience: 
  • 3-5 years of experience with current YMCA or ARC Lifeguard, CPR for Professional Rescuer and First Aid and YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor or WSI certification with 2 years of related experience.  Pursue CPO and Pesticide Application within 6 months.
  • Ability to use chemistry test kit
  • Exhibit strong leadership skills; possess a passion for member service, building and maintaining a culture of member service excellence
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $34,200.00 - $47,500.00

How to Apply: 

http://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/national-details.html?id=32639&...

Job Function: 
Program / Project Management

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Website: 
ymca.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Community Service / Capacity Building / Volunteerism
Youth / Children
Recreation / Sports
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: 
Dec 15 2018
Active Until: 
Jan 15 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit