We have been serving Central Minnesota since 1969. In June 2017, we partnered with the City of St. Cloud to open our new 106,000 sq. ft. full-service Y including: 2 large pools, 3 basketball courts, 3 fitness studios, kid zone, 2 youth program studios, climbing wall and track. Our $5 million budget serves over 18,000 members and guests with aquatic, wellness and youth programs.
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 aquatic programs. There must be a strong commitment to safety, as well as to creating an engaging environment for both members and staff. This position supervises a Full-Time Coordinator/Head Swim Coach, including additional lead staff, lifeguards, swim instructors and seasonal aquatic staff. Our YMCA has an 8-lane indoor pool, a family recreational pool (water features/slide) and supervises 2 wading pools seasonally.
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, developing staff, lifeguarding, teaching swim lessons and being part of the branch leadership team.
- 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 personnel 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. Ensures a high level of customer service which enhances the member, program participant and guest experience.
- 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 lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid and CPR trainings. Ensures high-quality member-focused programs through innovative program development, evaluations and ongoing training of staff.
- Creates and schedules swim classes, and water fitness classes.
- Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information, may organize and schedule program registrations.
- Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
- Assists in YMCA fundraising activities and special events.
- Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Assists with Program Committee meetings
- Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.
- One to two years related experience; preferred; for example, as an Aquatics Coordinator or Supervisor, including staff and volunteer supervision, program development, budget management, and fundraising.
- Completion of YMCA program-specific and trainer certifications. Typical requirements within 60 days of hire include: completion of: CPR; First Aid; AED, CPO License.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- Ability/experience training Aquatic employees.
- Current state approved first-aid, AED and CPR certifications.
- Current YMCA Lifeguard trainer or equivalent certification.
- Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization and to represent the Y in a professional manner. Strong communications skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong computer skills, including word processing, database, spreadsheet software, and web-based applications.
Salary: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00