Aquatics Director

Become our next Aquatics Director - Building Safe Swimmers and Strong Teams!

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Aquatics Director is responsible for but not limited to: manages program operation, development and growth, participant satisfaction, member and staff retention and safety, staff supervision, onboarding, training, and coaching. As a Aquatics Director at the Y, you lead an environment that is inviting and serves all.

Qualifications

• An associate degree in related field or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years related experience preferred.
• CPR/AED, First Aid. See technical functions.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Possess strong leadership qualities and work as a team member
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to quickly learn other software programs
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
  
  

Essential Functions

• Develop, coordinate, market and evaluate all program offerings and services.
• Lead the recruiting, hiring, training, developing, and supervision of team members.
• Define department targets and evaluate performance around achieving goals while motivating staff. Implement the risk management program to ensure safe facilities and programs for members, volunteers, and staff.
• Ensure emergency preparedness through regular emergency drills, in services and department assessment. Ensure that all staff maintain current required certifications.
• Monitor, purchase and maintain necessary equipment through scheduled and preventative maintenance.
• Develop and manage annual department budget. Submit monthly variance reports and accurate budget forecasts. Ensure programs operate within budget and established standards. Continuously display effective and efficient fiscal management.
• Attend, actively participate, or lead all required staff training, meetings, and program development activities.
• Support the strategic direction of the Association and appropriate cabinets and work groups.
• Perform office duties as needed such as filing, copying, record keeping, and payroll completion.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key partners, and other collaborative organizations and agencies related to portfolio. Respond to all participant and community inquiries in a timely manner.
• Play a key role in the Annual Campaign by ensuring all staff is asked to give and provide a reply; by facilitating or supporting a campaign effort or event; by collecting and sharing stories of Y impact; and by engaging volunteers in our cause-driven work and/or campaign efforts.
• Responsible for other duties as assigned.