What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aquatics Director position at YMCA of Metropolitan Columbus, GA?
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & PRINCIPLES:
1. Ensures programs and services meet community needs to include supervising existing program activities,
establishing new program activities, and expanding the program within the community as needed. Assists in the
marketing and distribution of program information. Promotes Safety Around Water initiatives through outreach
programs.
2. Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local, and YMCA Health and Safety Regulations and conducts
and ensures proper maintenance of pools. Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility
maintenance. Responsible for Inventory of pool chemicals, supplies and reagents. Checks the pools and pool
areas for hazardous conditions, and coordinates cleaning and equipment maintenance schedules. Oversees
equipment repairs as needed.
3. Facilitate monthly in-service meetings that include skill review. Supervise staff and ensure appropriate staffing
of pools. Coordinate breaks and rotate staff. Ensure program quality and monitor staff performance and member
service.
4. Ensures records of staff certifications and current and complete, providing copies to Human Resources. Maintains
current certifications. Able to lead certification courses for CPR, Lifeguards and Swim Lessons.
5. Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers. Reviews and evaluates staff
performance.
6. Works with Head Swim Team Coach and Lead Swim Instructor to oversee those programs.
7. Serves as a member of YMCA Leadership Team and supports the overall objectives of the YMCA.
8. Exhibits a style of work that includes a positive attitude, cooperation, patience, flexibility, self-motivation,
and professionalism.
9. Follows all policies and procedures as established by the YMCA for staff, managers, and leadership.
Enforces all policies and procedures established by the YMCA for all employees.
10. Supports the mission and strategic plan of the YMCA through projects and other responsibilities as assigned.
11. Follows best practices and training related to risk and safety management.
12. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within areas of responsibility.
13. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Builds, cultivates, and maintains effective, positive
relationships with members, program participants and staff. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships
within community organizations.
14. Models behavior consistent with our core values; Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. Exhibits a style of
work that includes a positive attitude, cooperation, patience, flexibility, self-motivation, and professionalism.
15. Attends and participates in all employee meetings as required. Completes all trainings as required.
16. All other duties as assigned.