Aquatics Director

Aquatics Director

Job Description

The preferred candidate will provide overall direction and leadership to Y’s aquatic facility & programming. This will include enhancing current programs and developing new programs to meet the needs of YMCA members and the communities we serve.

Essential Functions:

• Directs & supervises aquatic program activities to meet the YMCA objectives, standards and guidelines. Establishes new program activities within department to serve community objectives in accordance with strategic & operating plans.
• Directs & monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local & YMCA health and safety regulations.
• Develops & maintains member connections through aquatic programs.
• Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules & directs personnel & volunteers as needed. Reviews & evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff & achieve goals. Ensures records of staff certifications are current & complete.
• Conducts & ensures proper maintenance of pool.
• Conducts lifeguard & swim instruction training.
• Creates and schedules swim instruction classes.
• Compiles program statistics to monitor & evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in programs.
• Participate in staff meetings and/or related meetings.
• Responds to all member & community inquiries & complaints in a timely manner.
• Develops & monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
• Assists in the marketing of the aquatic programs.
• Assists in YMCA fundraising activities & special events.
• Participates in ‘Manager on Duty’ Schedule.
• Understand and follow all safety rules and regulations including knowledge of emergency procedures and location of emergency equipment.
• Promotes and incorporates the Norfolk Family YMCA four core values and character development model into all program activities.
• All other duties assigned by the CEO.

Education & Training Requirements

• Requirements within 60 days of hire include Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff, Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, AED, Bloodborne Pathogens.
• Completion trainer certifications for Red Cross: Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, ADE & Bloodborne Pathogens within the first 6 months of hire.
• Preferred minimum three years of related experience in aquatics/lifeguarding
• Must have great interpersonal, leadership, public relations, and communication skills.
• The ideal candidate will not only possess knowledge of the YMCA mission and values but will already be working to manifest these ideals in all aspects of their life.
• Adult, Infant & Child CPR trained and certified.