Aquatics Director

YMCA
Salary
$38,000.00
$40,000.00
Resume Contact
[email protected]
The Miami County YMCA - Robinson Branch is currently seeking a highly motivated individual to join our staff team as an Aquatics Director.
Job Description

Under the guidance and supervision of the Branch Executive, the Program Director related to Aquatics is responsible for program development, in accordance with the goals and objectives of the Association, as established by the Board of Directors.  Program Development shall include planning, marketing, implementation, and evaluation of assigned program areas.  Supervisory, fiscal, and resource management shall be integral functions within the development process.

Qualifications

A college degree in physical education, exercise physiology, recreation, social service administration, and/or other related field is preferred. The individual should also meet minimum standards for classification as staff associate according to the National YMCA Personnel Classification System. Knowledge, experience, and/or skills in all facets of aquatics. Certification in the YMCA Aquatics programs is preferred. 

The Program Director related to Aquatics should also be knowledgeable in areas of program development, supervisory management, and fiscal management.

Essential Functions

A. Program Development 

  1. The Program Director related to Aquatics shall be responsible for the development of all program areas assigned.  The development of programs shall be inclusive of all functions above, as further defined below. 
  2. The Program Director related to Aquatics shall assess community and participant needs and define objectives, which meet those needs within the general confines and goals of the Association. 
  3. The Program Director related to Aquatics shall prepare a complete plan of action for each program.  Said plan of action shall include the program objectives, details of implementation such as staffing, budget, etc. and provision for evaluation.
  4. The Program Director related to Aquatics shall provide for the proper staffing of each activity through direct leadership and/or assignment of part-time staff or volunteers.  They shall recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate all staff and/or volunteers related to his/her specific program areas. 
  5. The Program Director related to Aquatics shall be responsible for the fiscal management of all assigned programs in accordance with the annual budget.  They shall prepare a budget for each program or program area.  He/she shall establish program fees in accordance with the general guidelines of the Program Committee and Budget. 
  6. The Program Director related to Aquatics shall be responsible for the evaluation of each program, using as standards, its program, statistical and fiscal objectives.  They shall present the results of his/her evaluations to the General Executive along with his/her recommendations for the continuation, improvement, or discontinuance of said programs. 

B. Specific Program Areas 

Specific program areas shall include the development of new aquatic programs and expansion of current aquatic programs consistent with appropriate need assessment and evaluation results.  Such programs shall include, but are not limited to the following: 

  1. Recreational and Fitness Swimming
  2. Progressive YMCA Swim Program
  3. Pre-School Swim Lessons
  4. Adult Swim Lessons
  5. School Swim Program
  6. Lifesaving and Water Safety
  7. CPR/ First Aid Instruction
  8. Arthritis Aquatics Program
  9. Aquatic Related Special Events
  10. Competitive Swim Team 
  • The Aquatics Director shall attend all meetings of the Professional and Program Staff and other committees related to specific assigned program areas. 
  • The Aquatics Director shall prepare all reports, accurately and in a timely manner, as requested. 
  • The Aquatics Director shall be responsible for balancing the chemistry of the pool water and maintaining the mechanical systems related to the pools. 
  • The Aquatics Director shall assume responsibility for supervision of the facility and activities therein during scheduled building coverage and other times as assigned or whenever other Professional Staff members are not present.