The Aquatics and Fitness Director is responsible for the development, implementation and administration of all aquatics and fitness programming. Administration of all group exercise schedules, fitness schedules and events, as well as pool schedules, lifeguard schedules, and in-service trainings. In addition but not limited to helping with family activities such as Healthy Kids day, Pumpkin Patch, and the annual Giving Tree Project.
- Provide direct supervision and maintain high safety standards during recreational and instructional swimming, Fitness Classes, and High ropes operations.
- Prepare and manage the Aquatics and Fitness Department budgets.
- Recruit, train, supervise and evaluate all Aquatics, Ropes, and Fitness Staff.
- Maintain knowledge of current trends in Aquatics and Fitness industry to be able to implement new programs and ideas.
- Coordinate activities for National programming such as but not limited to Activate America, America on the Move, and Healthy kids day.
- Develop and implementation of a minimum of 3 Fitness Challenges annually.
- Conduct, evaluate, and control in-service trainings, safety drills, and guidelines for Aquatic safety, and Challenge course programming.
- Hold skills necessary to substitute for subordinate employees as required in case of staff shortages.
- Maintain adequate records to evaluate control and measure the effectiveness of Aquatic and Fitness classes and membership retention.
- Uphold current facility maintenance in all major areas of responsibility.
- Assist in the overall retention and satisfaction of YMCA members through appropriate customer service.
- Assist in the annual Priceless Gifts fundraising program for the YMCA.
- Maintain a positive, cheerful attitude with staff, peers, and program participants.
To perform this job successfully, and 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.
- Technical and proficient working knowledge of pool chemical operations and hold a CPO certification.
- Ability to develop and implement group exercise, fitness, and aquatic programs.
- Ability to foster positive staff, peers and program participants.
- Ability to supervise multiple part-time staff and ensure the overall safety.
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain authorization to work with children under the Georgia Department of Labor and YMCA guidelines.
Salary: $32,000.00 - $36,000.00