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Job Description
Are you looking for a role where you can make an impact on the community? Do you desire a work environment where you develop leadership, communication, organizational skills and advance your career?
The Director - Aquatics provides overall direction, coordination, and success of YMCA Pool operations. Enthusiastic applicants serve as a YMCA ambassador to provide members and staff a great experience. Building confidence in youth and connecting a diverse population to healthier lives are an integral part of the role.
The YMCA is committed to providing a culture of support where leaders thrive. The Sr. Aquatic Director will mentor, train, and certify eager applicants.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Graduate or Equivalent
- 2+ years experience in fitness, retail, recreation management or hospitality industries
- 2+ years experience managing 50+ team members
- 2+ years experience managing Profit and Loss (P&L) statements/revenue/EBITDA budgets
- Experience providing high-end member service and managing member concerns
- Track record of success in a performance-driven work environment
- 21 years of age with bachelor’s degree. Current ARC Lifeguard/Water Park, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer, First Aid and Administering Emergency Oxygen certifications and YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor v6 Trainers or ARC Lifeguard Instructor certification with 2 years of related experience.
- Ability to use water quality test kit.
- Exhibit strong leadership skills; possess a passion for member service, building and maintaining a culture of member service excellence
Essential Functions
- Provide leadership in the delivery of quality within the YMCA aquatic department.
- Monitor all programs and staff in the pool assigned.
- Ensure program quality and monitor staff performance and member service.
- Develop relationships with members and obtain regular feedback on programs.
- Recommend program enhancements to ensure that member needs are being met.
- Ensure the swimming facility is meeting or exceeding the Aquatic Safety Standards.
- Facilitate monthly in-service meetings that include skill review.
- Supervise staff and ensure appropriate staffing of pool. Coordinate breaks and rotate staff.
- Develop high-quality aquatics programs, including swim lessons and water fitness that meet the needs of the community.
- Ensure quality program delivery by certified staff and effective use of resources including staffing.
- Ensure safety and prevent injuries by supervising pool area. Ensure no distraction or interference with the ability to hear or see signs of distress.
- Maintain accurate records, certification binder, pool logs.
- Administer first aid to victims using OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Universal Precautions. Provide immediate care to sustain life until Emergency Medical Service arrives.
- Maintain current certifications. Maintain physical fitness. Perform endurance swims, rescue procedures upon request.
- Lead the aquatics staff team in providing a safe and enjoyable environment. Respect others by arriving on time and in accordance with schedule.
- Communicate all pool rules and ensure that you are accessible and identifiable.
- Maintain pool logs, incident/accident reports, locker room checks and other documents as required.
- Ensure safety and cleanliness in pool area.
- Perform pool maintenance duties in accordance with OSHA Hazardous Materials Precautions. Perform water quality testing.
- May be required to pursue POOL Operator or CPO certification and backwash pool filtration system and monitor pool chemicals
- May be required to pursue PA Department of Agriculture Category 24 Pesticide Applicator or Technician certification.