Under the general direction of the Executive Director, the Aquatics Director is responsible and accountable for the overall daily operation of the Aquatics Department. The Aquatics Director is required to operate the aquatics program in compliance with YMCA best practices. Responsibilities include the overall management of the department’s Water Exercise, Swim Instruction and Lifeguard programs as well as the operation, facilitating, planning and coordinating of related events and programs.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule and direct personnel and volunteers as needed.
- Review and evaluate staff performance. Develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
- Ensure staff certifications are current and keep accurate record.
- Monitor daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations.
- Conduct and ensure proper maintenance of pool. Secure and schedule pool facilities. Maintain accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance.
- Comply with all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.
- Comply with all safety rules and use of all appropriate safety equipment.
- Attend aquatics safety trainings as well as other trainings identified in the professional development plan.
- Conduct life guarding, swim instruction, First Aid, and CPR trainings.
- Create and schedule swim classes and water fitness classes; direct and supervise such program activities to meet YMCA objectives.
- Develop and monitor program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
- Respond to all aquatic inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
- Compile program statistics. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in programs.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree in physical education or related field is preferred.
Skills/Experience:
- Minimum two years of Experience in youth, adult and family programs or aquatics related and activities.
- Knowledge of aquatics, program and staff/coaching development, group processes and staff and volunteer supervision.
- Certified or willing to be certified in First Aid, CPR and Lifeguard/Water Aerobics/Swim Instructor certifications.
- Pool operation and all necessary training certifications required.
- Strong human resources development skills; more particularly, hiring, training, motivating, supervising and evaluating staff.
Compensation/Benefits:
Hourly: $19.62 - $23.65
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Oct 28 2018
Active Until:
Nov 28 2018
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit