The Aquatics Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations, implementation of the branch aquatic programs, and meeting the aquatic needs of the community. The Director will ensure a safe, fun area for children and adults to interact and enjoy. This position requires face-to-face leadership in these programs and involves early morning, evening, and weekend responsibilities.
Areas of Responsibility:
Program and Community Development
- Administers swim lessons and aquatic programs
- Scheduling of Aquatic classes, programs, and staff
- Develops and promotes programs with local schools, mailings, and press releases
- Prepares and distributes rosters and schedules instructors
- Distributes and collects program evaluations
- Implements preschool movement programs
- Audits payroll reports
- Increases the number of participants, groups, and programs
- Implements Character Development in programs
- Administers emergency First aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Handles parent/member complaints
Human Resource Management
- Supervises Aquatic department staff
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Association’s policies and applicable laws
- Sets goals and objectives for each staff member
- Makes annual salary increment recommendations
- Fills staff vacancies in accordance with established Association policies
- Supports the Association in recruitment of diverse staff and volunteers
- Interviews, hires, and trains staff; plans, assigns, and directs work; rewards and disciplines employees; addresses staff complaints and resolves problems
Facility Management
- Maintains pool and deck equipment
- Orders and maintains pool supplies
- Maintains proper chemical stabilization
- Enforces safety standards
- Follows emergency procedures
- Ensures State of Michigan’s Department of Health requirements are met
- Maintains all areas in clean, presentable fashion
- Assists in overall branch quality and cleanliness
Fiscal Management
- Manages and monitors the department operating budget
- Manages the department annual budget development
- Monitors monthly budget and year-end forecast for all program areas
- Assists with Annual Campaign fundraising efforts
Membership Development and Retention
- Provides outstanding member service
- Registers aquatic participants
- Participates as Manager on Duty as assigned
Volunteer Development
- Recruits, trains, and rewards a diverse volunteer group
- Assists in cultivating volunteers from the membership and participant base
- Performs any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids Association.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; one - three years of recreation, pool management, lifeguard, swim instructor, or water park experience and/or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required.
Skills/Experience:
- Past supervision experience preferred. Ability to demonstrate aquatic skills. Ability to react quickly to emergency situations. Working knowledge of a computer and experience with a variety of software applications. Ability to interact with people from all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles. YMCA experience preferred.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $34,000.00 - $40,000.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Dec 29 2017
Active Until:
Jan 29 2018
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit