Aquatics Director

POSITION SUMMARY

The Aquatics Director’s primary responsibility is to direct all aspects of the B.R. Ryall YMCA aquatics program including but not limited to pool operations, swim instruction and water programming (excluding aquatics group fitness classes). This role ensures that all B.R. Ryall YMCA aquatics programs and activities are of the highest quality and conducted in a safe environment for all participants.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Develops strategies for the aquatics department focused on increasing participation and skill level of those participating.

· Assists in the development of the annual operating goals, objectives and plans for the aquatics department that carries out the strategies.

· Promotes program and membership enrollment in aquatic programs with existing and potential members and program participants.

· Responsible for the overall safety of all individuals that enter the aquatics area. Able to respond to safety and emergency situations in an effective, efficient manner.

· Responds to all member and community inquiries and comments in a professional, timely manner.

· Conducts and ensures proper maintenance of and safety in aquatics area.

· Secures and schedules pool facilities.

· Assists Facilities Team in maintaining accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance ensuring adherence to all local, state and YMCA health and safety regulations.

· Hires, trains and supervises all aquatics staff (lifeguards and swim instructors). Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete, as well as provides ongoing training.

· Provides leadership in the planning and coordination of Y special events and community outreach activities, as needed.

· Completes other duties as assigned.

YMCA CORE VALUES

Demonstrates a sincere concern for others, for their needs and well-being. Shows compassion, forgiveness, generosity and kindness.

Tells the truth, demonstrates reliability and trustworthiness through actions that are in keeping with stated positions and beliefs. A person of integrity and fairness.

Treats others as they would like to be treated. Values the worth of every individual, including themselves. Shows acceptance, empathy, self-respect and tolerance.

Does what is right. Accountable for their choices of behavior and actions and promises. Shows commitment, courage, good health, service, professionalism and citizenship.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader)

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Y’s values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.

Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology. Continually strives for improvement and the pursuit of personal/professional development.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor's degree in related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· 3 years of experience in supervisory role in an aquatics program, preferred.

· Certification requirements include: Red Cross Lifeguard certification, Red Cross CPR/AED for the professional rescuer or CPR/AED for lifeguards, First Aid, Pool Operator – preferred, Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor (LGI) - preferred

· Excellent personal computer skills and experience with standard business software.

· Must have good interpersonal and communications skills, including the ability to make presentations.

· Strong oral and written skills with strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.

· Must possess the ability to handle stressful situations in a calm, professional manner and exhibit good judgment.

· Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments.

· Must be able to work a varied schedule that may include evenings, night and weekends.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

· The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Frequently required to stand, walk, sit use hands to manipulate objects, including rescues equipment, tools and controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk, hear and see.

· Due to the nature of this job the Aquatics Director may encounter emergency situations where physical demands are increase and may include, leaping or jumping from a significant height, running, swimming and the ability to visually recognize actions of participants in and around the pool including possible victims in a variety of accidents, incidents and medical emergencies.

· Must be able to remain alert with no lapses of consciousness in a warm environment with air temperatures of 80 degrees or higher.

· Must be able to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue, including swimming quickly, supporting adult body weight while swimming as far as 50 feet, and removing adult body weight from the pool

· Ability to perceive, identify and respond to signs of distress

· Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time, and use a computer, telephone and related business equipment are necessary to this position. Must be able to communicate effectively with others. Must be able to be in the water and/or on the pool deck for extended periods of time and remain alert with no lapses of consciousness. Verbal communication and the ability to project voice across a distance required. Must be able to hear noises and distress signals and respond appropriately. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds with assistance and handle pool chemicals as needed.

Pay: $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• supervisory: 3 years (Required)
• aquatics leadership: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Red Cross Lifeguarding certification (Required)
• CPR/First Aid certification (Required)
• CPO certification (Preferred)
• Red Cross LGI certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000