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Job Description
We are seeking an Aquatics Director to be responsible for creating, developing and administering all facets of aquatics policies and programs to include: youth and adult swim classes, aquatic fitness classes, private swim lessons, open swim and lap swim scheduling. This position also manages our Outdoor Center pool operations. This position will play a key role in community and member relations.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
CPR, 02 and First Air, Lifeguard and YMCA V6 Swim Instructor, Lifeguard Instructor certifications are required
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
Essential Functions
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT: Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives. Establishes new program activities and expands the program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in programs. Assists in the marketing and distribution of all program information. Provides a minimum average of 10 hours per week of direct program delivery.
STAFF ENGAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT: Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Leads regular staff meetings and in-service trainings. Ensures optimal training and supervision of lifeguards, including scheduling regular safety drills.
MEMBERSHIP ENGAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT: Creates a member-focused culture and models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Fosters a climate of innovation and resolves problems to ensure member satisfaction. Builds relationships with and among members, responds to inquiries and solves problems. Creates a safe and supportive community environment, assists in recruiting and engaging new members, and connects members to the YMCA's cause.
BUDGET & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Plans and manages department budgets as approved in a fiscally responsible manner. Responsible for timely and accurate payroll for the department. Submits monthly financial notes and enrollment numbers on a timely basis.
FACILITY MANAGEMENT: Works with Facilities staff to provide program facilities for members that are safe, clean, adequately equipped, well maintained, and attractive. Conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pools. Secures and schedules pool facilities. Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance. Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations including maintaining safe ratios of lifeguards to swimmers and be available on an "on call" basis as required.
VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT: Builds and develops volunteer capacity, sharing social responsibility.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & SUPPORT: Assists in YMCA fundraising activities/events and engages in collaborative relationships with community organizations in order to strengthen support and build community.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
Mission Advancement
Collaboration
Operational Effectiveness
Personal Growth
Required Certifications
CPR, 02 and First Air, Lifeguard and YMCA V6 Swim Instructor, Lifeguard Instructor certifications are required
Job Description
We are seeking an Aquatics Director to be responsible for creating, developing and administering all facets of aquatics policies and programs to include: youth and adult swim classes, aquatic fitness classes, private swim lessons, open swim and lap swim scheduling. This position also manages our Outdoor Center pool operations. This position will play a key role in community and member relations.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
CPR, 02 and First Air, Lifeguard and YMCA V6 Swim Instructor, Lifeguard Instructor certifications are required
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
Essential Functions
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT: Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives. Establishes new program activities and expands the program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in programs. Assists in the marketing and distribution of all program information. Provides a minimum average of 10 hours per week of direct program delivery.
STAFF ENGAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT: Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Leads regular staff meetings and in-service trainings. Ensures optimal training and supervision of lifeguards, including scheduling regular safety drills.
MEMBERSHIP ENGAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT: Creates a member-focused culture and models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Fosters a climate of innovation and resolves problems to ensure member satisfaction. Builds relationships with and among members, responds to inquiries and solves problems. Creates a safe and supportive community environment, assists in recruiting and engaging new members, and connects members to the YMCA's cause.
BUDGET & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Plans and manages department budgets as approved in a fiscally responsible manner. Responsible for timely and accurate payroll for the department. Submits monthly financial notes and enrollment numbers on a timely basis.
FACILITY MANAGEMENT: Works with Facilities staff to provide program facilities for members that are safe, clean, adequately equipped, well maintained, and attractive. Conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pools. Secures and schedules pool facilities. Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance. Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations including maintaining safe ratios of lifeguards to swimmers and be available on an "on call" basis as required.
VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT: Builds and develops volunteer capacity, sharing social responsibility.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & SUPPORT: Assists in YMCA fundraising activities/events and engages in collaborative relationships with community organizations in order to strengthen support and build community.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
Mission Advancement
Collaboration
Operational Effectiveness
Personal Growth
Required Certifications
CPR, 02 and First Air, Lifeguard and YMCA V6 Swim Instructor, Lifeguard Instructor certifications are required