Aquatics Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Pawtucket Family Branch of the YMCA of Pawtucket is seeking an enthusiastic, mission-driven Aquatics Director to join our leadership team. Recognized as one of Northern Rhode Island's Best Places to Work, the YMCA is a collaborative, people-first organization where employees are empowered to make a meaningful difference every day.

The Aquatics Director leads a team of lifeguards and swim instructors, creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where members and guests of all ages and abilities can thrive. This position is responsible for recruiting, training, scheduling, and developing aquatics staff while ensuring exceptional safety standards and outstanding members’ experiences.

A primary focus of this role is growing our swim lesson program because we believe every child should have the opportunity to learn this life-saving skill. You will expand participation, support and develop outstanding instructors, and oversee grant-funded programs that make swim lessons accessible to children and families throughout our community.

As a member of the branch leadership team, you will collaborate across departments to strengthen member experiences, develop innovative programs, and support the continued growth of our vibrant urban YMCA. If you are passionate about developing people, building community, and creating opportunities for every child to succeed, you'll find an exciting and rewarding career with the YMCA of Pawtucket.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives. Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
2. Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs staff and volunteers as needed.  Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete.
3. Monitors daily pond operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations.
4. Conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pond. Secures and schedules pond facilities. Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance.
5. Conducts certifications in lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid, CPR, AED and in-service trainings.
6. Creates and schedules swim classes and swim team practices and meets.  Collaborate with the H&W Director on water fitness classes.
7. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
8. Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
9. Assists in YMCA annual support, special events and fundraising activities.
10. Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Responds to
    all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
11. Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation
    in program.
12. Adheres to the YMCA of Pawtucket code of conduct, policies and procedures.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Associate’s degree in related field or equivalent.  Bachelor’s degree preferred.
2. Two or more years related experience preferred, for example, as an aquatics coordinator or supervisor.  Experience or knowledge of swim teams a plus.
3. Typical requirements within 30 days of hire include: completion of Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff; Working with Program Volunteers
4. CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens.
5. Lifeguard certification required.  Certified swim instructor, aquatics certifications or pool operation certification a plus.
6. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

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.
• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.