Aquatics Director

Lead and support all things aquatics in a growing department and growing YMCA!

Job Description

This position is responsible for the organization, delivery, and quality of the Aquatics programs. This includes

planning, developing, evaluating, modifying, expanding and supervising all programs and services offered by the

Aquatics Department. This is accomplished in accordance with the YMCA Mission, and general operational policies

and procedures of the Stevens Point Area YMCA. This position works independently under general direction and is

expected to determine how to accomplish tasks.

Qualifications

• Degree in Recreation, Physical Education or a related field
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and other basic computer functions
• Supervisory experience and skills
• Administrative skills
• Teaching experience, preferably in Aquatics
• Experience with recruitment and management of staff
• Plan, develop, schedule and manage all programming in the department
• Plan and conduct periodic staff meetings and training
• Serve as lead instructor in program areas as needed
  
  

Essential Functions

• Plan, develop, schedule and manage all programming in the department.
• Prepare and evaluate pool schedules.
• Develop and periodically review an effective, efficient department structure. This includes operational procedures and guidelines/standards for program delivery.
• Observe, monitor, and evaluate programs on an on-going basis both formally/informally and with input from participants/parents/children/staff. This includes monitoring program delivery, participation, quality, purpose, match to mission, and budget impact and effectively responding to concerns, suggestions, and complaints.
• Using program/participant data and trend information, monitor, revise and develop programs.
• Supervise department employees and volunteers.
• Ensure all departmental staff receive appropriate position orientation, annual OSHA training, ongoing training, access to certifications and opportunities to attend employment meetings. Work closely with American Red Cross and the Redwoods Group to provide appropriate training opportunities.
• Plan and conduct periodic staff meetings and training.
• Develop, monitor and revise short and long-range training plans for departmental staff.
• Be on deck prepared to enter the water during all assigned scheduled swim lessons, and serve as lifeguard, swim instructor, when required.
• Develop and appropriately revise and maintain departmental and program documentation.
• Responsible for safe operation of the Aquatics programs, including compliance with state and local health codes.
• Provide excellent service to all customers and staff.
• Maintain timely and accurate communication with departmental staff and colleagues.
• Serve as lead instructor in program areas as needed.
• Assists the maintenance department with cleaning and maintenance responsibilities in areas used by the Aquatics department as needed.
• Develop awareness and an atmosphere of support for the YMCA and its programs within the community, through active membership in related YMCA, community, educational and professional organizations.
• Serve as a contributing management team member in the overall YMCA organization to develop and maintain operation of a quality, charitable, non-profit organization.
• Serve in lead or supporting role for identified YMCA special events or functions.
• Demonstrate and communicate YMCA Mission, purpose, goals, policies and standards to staff, volunteers, customers.
• Attend and actively participate in specified organizational meetings and communicate relevant information to department staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Executive Director or CEO.
  
  

Required Certifications

• CPR/AED/First Aid certification within 60 days of employment.
• Bloodborne Pathogens Training within 30 days of employment.
• Current Lifeguard Training and Water Safety Instructor Certifications.
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid certifications.
• Additional desired certifications: Aquatics Facility Operator or Certified Pool Operator, Lifeguard Training Instructor, YMCA Principles of Aquatics Leadership, YMCA Lifeguard and Progressive Swim Instructor