Aquatics Director (Chinatown YMCA)

• Know and understand all YMCA, state and local health and safety requirements, including Pool Safety Plan, Emergency Action Plan, Emergency Evacuation Routes and staff certifications.
• Maintain adequate staffing (recruiting, training, hiring and evaluating) of lifeguards, swim instructors and water exercise instructors, to deliver programs. Identify Deck Supervisor and Aquatics Coordinator candidates.
• Conduct in-service training as required by the YMCA association.
• Develop, implement, track, and control the department budget, in accordance with Branch and Association budget guidelines.
• Review program schedules, capacity staffing and revenues to meet the community needs and YMCA mission.
• Collaborate and build relationships within the YMCA Branch, Association, and community organizations in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
• Maintain positive relations with participants, parents, members and staff.
• Maintain all records, in accordance with law for pool maintenance, staff training and certifications, program member attendance and evaluation of participant skills, and Department of Health (DOH) requirements.
• Maintain certification level of physical and mental readiness.
• Attain YMCA Pool Operator or equivalent and YMCA Aquatics Management certification within 180 days of hire.
• Attain YMCA Introduction to Fiscal Management and YMCA Lifeguard Instructor and YMCA Supervision certification within 1 year of hire.
• Responsible for recertification before expiration.
• Attend Branch Board Meetings and/or Membership/Program Committee Meetings.
• Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings and special events.
• Other activities and duties as needed that address the ongoing health and well-being of our staff and members.
• Follow and maintain sanitary habits in accordance with CDC guidelines.

We offer an exciting and innovative work environment with a culture committed to serving all members of our community. As a leading not-for-profit, community service organization, our Association relies heavily on fundraising to support the wide range of programs we proudly provide the communities we serve. Our expectation is that all staff promotes participation of their branch fundraising efforts in some capacity. 

Benefits:

The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members including retirement benefits, medical, paid-time off, free YMCA membership and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (ie. full-time or part-time), tenure and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information. 

How to Apply:

If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization. 

If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your application through the Internal Career Site in Cornerstone. 

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