The Aquatics Director is a part of our branch leadership team, and is expected to be a role model- committed to the Y values of caring,honesty, respect and responsibility.
The Aquatics Director is responsible for providing safe, engaging programs aquatic progams. There must be a strong commitment to safety, as well as to creating an engaging environment for both members and staff. This position supervises an assistant, several full time staff, swim coaches, lifeguards, swim instructors and seasonal aquatic staff. Our YMCA has a 6 lane indoor pool and a 6 lane seasonal outdoor pool.
The best candidate will have current lifeguard certifications and a willingness to be trained in YMCA swim lesson instruction. Additionally, the candidate will be a team player, ready to jump in and work with the team to achieve our goals. This position is a hands-on job with hours spent supervising staff, lifeguarding, teaching swimming and being part of the branch leadership team.
Responsible for planning, development, fiscal management, administration of complete YMCA swim program. The position includes supervision of indoor pool, along with hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluating program.
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Ensure national quality standards are met or exceeded in all program areas.
- Directly supervises the lifeguards and lifeguard trainer staff.
- Oversee pool schedules
- Plan and implement aquatic emergency drills.
- Work cooperatively with Association Branch staff regarding teen and community programs.
- Develop written goals and objectives annually that align with branch results in areas of program and membership.
- Attend appropriate meeting and trainings.
- Hire, train, supervise and evaluate all staff under your direct supervision in a consistent and timely manner.
- Keep staff schedule complete and current.
- Interviews and hire new staff.
- Observe swim instructors and team staff to assure program quality on a regular schedule.
- Communicate with instructors and team staff in a caring and professional manner.
- Time sheet check and verification of hours worked by staff.
- Maintain current working knowledge of programs.
- Instruct lessons as needed.
- Lifeguard as needed.
- Communicate with member/parents of concerns, changes, credits or transfers.
- Develop new programs to ensure that programs are reflecting the needs of the community.
- Responsible for regular inspection of equipment and to follow up with maintenance should repairs be needed.
- Monitor phone calls, e-mails and return messages in a timely manner.
- Plan yearly budget and monitor monthly reports.
- Provide supervisor with appropriate information to prepare annual report.
- Keep up with all of the YMCA's safety policies and procedures.
- Other responsibilities as determined by your supervisor
- Follow and enforce all relevant Association and Branch policies.
- Exemplify the YMCA character development principles at all times.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Certifications / Training:
- Maintain current certification in the following:
- YMCA Lifeguard Certification
- YMCA Swim Instructor Certification
- YMCA Swim Trainer Certification
- First Aid and CPR Certificate
- PALS - Principles of Aquatics Leadership
Salary: $35,000.00 - $42,000.00