Aquatics Director - NEW North Scott YMCA

1. Serve as role model to members and Y staff and, at all times live the mission, vision, and values of the YMCA movement.
2. Inform and educate all members and program participants about the mission, character development, goals, action plans, programs and charitable purpose of the Y.
3. Develop initiatives to promote increased enrollment in aquatics programs for assigned branch.
4. Participate in association Quality Teams.
5. Requires physically working in the aquatic program a minimum of 50% of the time in all the various positions (i.e. Lifeguard, Swim Instructor, Program Assistant, etc.).
6. Stock first aid, AED and rescue kits, water chemistry supplies and maintain equipment in assigned branch.
7. Plan and supervise comprehensive recreation programs for youth, families and adults.
8. Responsible for management of all program staff to include, but not limited to, scheduling, recruiting, hiring, training, evaluating, mentoring and performance management.
9. Facilitate training and development opportunities for all program staff to ensure completion and required certification are obtained and maintained (i.e. in-services, etc.)
10. Prepare and manage program budget within the set goals.
11. Monitor expenditures and payroll in accordance with established procedures.
12. Attend and engage in community functions and events to promote the YMCA mission, programs and services.
13. Market programs internally and externally to promote growth and sustainability.
14. Assist with association training programs.
15. Purchase supplies and equipment as required for program needs.
16. Attend training and certification workshops necessary for the safe and effective management of programs.
17. Provide accurate records and appropriate reports to comply with the requirements of insurance, state codes, and other regulatory requirements.
18. Manage facilities and equipment used for programs and rentals in the gyms and multipurpose areas of assigned branch.
19. Perform MOD duties as outlined in the association MOD schedule.
20. Maintain certifications listed under Certificates and Other Requirements.
21. Adherence to all policies and procedures of YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley.
22. Understand and follow all safety rules and regulations including knowledge of emergency procedures and location of emergency equipment.
23. Regular and timely adherence to respective schedule/meetings
24. All other duties as assigned by the Branch Executive.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires physical ability to remove a grown adult from a body of water, move grown adult 100 feet, lift a minimum of 50 lbs, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, stand, swim, walk, balancing, and climb. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. Must be physically able to perform the various activities conducted during youth programs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and varying fitness equipment. The noise level in the work environment can vary from quiet to moderate during office hours and moderate too loud during event hours. This position works in a variety of environments which can include but are not limited to, office settings, pools, gymnasiums, and outdoors. This position works a varied work week as determined by the needs required to manage operations and events of which can include working evening, weekend, and additional hours to accommodate program and other activities representing the organization and branch operation.