Senior Aquatics Director

Position Summary

The Senior Aquatic Director creates and maintains continuity of safety and quality programming across the Association.

The Director will ensure that all facets of the YMCA’s aquatic spaces and programs meet the needs of families and health seekers.

This position will oversee the development, administration, operations, scheduling, and supervision of, but not limited to, swim lessons, swim team, lap & recreational swimming, and safety & risk management across the association.

The position will also be leading efforts to include the urban core communities in aquatics programming opportunities.

Essential Duties

• Ensure that program quality and services meet the needs of our members.
• Member-centric hours and facility schedules are member-centric.
• Build effective relationships with members and connect them, the YMCA, and volunteer opportunities.
• Financial Management: Meet or exceed department budget goals. Develop and manage department budgets by association guidelines and practices.
• Work in collaboration with Executive Director, Welcome Center Director, Operations Director, Finance/Admin to maximize revenue opportunities and meet or exceed approved the operational budget.
• Ensure the recruitment and development of a team that supports the post’s competencies. Develop staff through training and development plans and provide recognition.
• Ensure risk management and safety policies are implemented for all aquatic programming, including safety checks, emergency drills, and in-service training.
• Maintain a log of certification credentials for aquatics staff and communicate with staff to update credentials as needed to ensure only certified staff are working
• Oversee the Greater Providence YMCA involvement and operations with SENECY
• Spearhead outreach to involve the urban core community in aquatics programs, swim team, safety around water opportunities and aquatics employment opportunities throughout the organization.
• Mission: Plan, develop and schedule mission-driven program offerings within the framework of policies and procedures established by the Association.
• Marketing: Work with marketing plan staff and branch leadership to execute the Marketing plan to support membership retention and program growth.
• Relationship Bldg: Troubleshoot/resolve member issues professionally and promptly. Establish relationships with potential/existing members/program participants and have visibility on the pool deck.
• Resource Development: Sponsoring Special Events; Active Participation in the Annual Support Campaign.
• Operations: Responsible for overall department operations, including participating in team meetings, covering shifts, and facilitating programs as necessary.
• Data: Collect and report on data as necessary for the specific home branch and Association partnership.
• Development/Management: Recruit, train & coach program volunteers for the programs.
• Environment: Quarterly audits of all mechanical equipment, program equipment, and supplies - follow up with maintenance should repairs be needed for Schedule and implementing cleaning and maintenance plans of all program areas and equipment.
• Community: Extend the YMCA into the community through offsite contracts • Run monthly meetings/training with aquatics leadership from all branches

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Health, Physical Education, Exercise Science, or a related field is strongly preferred and willing to achieve.
• Five to eight years of management experience in Aquatic related field. (Y management experience preferable.)
• Prior Y experience and familiarity, training in Listen First and Supporting Change and Building Communities would be preferable.
• Outstanding communication skills and analytical planning abilities are necessary for this position