OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide overall direction, scheduling, and supervision of all I.S.R. (Infant Safety Response) programs and S.A.W. (Safety Around Water) lessons, and Competitive Swimming, and develop additional programs and services.
• Identify and strengthen community partners to strengthen our presence in the community and provide an aquatics resource for others.
• Supervise, recruit, train, schedule, and direct a highly competent team of Lifeguards and swim lesson instructors. Identify opportunities to build a talent pipeline (i.e. Junior Lifeguard program, internal wellness staff, swim team members). Improve the candidate interview and onboarding experience.
• Create a culture among the team that reduces turnover and increases engagement.
• Oversee the operations of the pool including maintaining pool equipment, monitoring water chemistry, and keeping up to date records.
• Assures compliance with state and local regulations. Ensures that program standards are met, and safety procedures are followed.
• In coordination with the branch Membership/Marketing Directors, create a comprehensive marketing and communication plan to promote all aquatics programs, events, and services, geared to recruiting new and retaining current participants.
• Provide ongoing evaluation of current aquatics programs, staff, and services including frequent quick checks to ensure quality and close any gaps related to safety and protocols.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and work with branch peers to elevate the Aquatics Department across the association.
• Develop, implement, and manage department budgets.
• Schedule, conduct and track monthly in-service trainings, ensure attendance, and develop a culture of accountability among team members.
• Participate in Florida Y Professional Network’s Aquatics Peer Community group on a regular basis.
• Maintain the highest quality of courtesy, friendliness and service excellence toward members, visitors, and other staff.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned.