Aquatics Director

 Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.   

• Ensure national quality standards are met or exceeded in all program areas.
• Directly supervises the lifeguards and lifeguard trainer staff. Oversee pool schedules
• Plan and implement aquatic emergency drills.
• Work cooperatively with Association Branch staff regarding teen and community programs.
• Develop written goals and objectives annually that align with branch results in areas of program and membership.
• Attend appropriate meeting and trainings.
• Hire, train, supervise and evaluate all staff under your direct supervision in a consistent and timely manner.
• Keep staff schedule complete and current. Interviews and hire new staff. Observe swim instructors and team staff to assure program quality on a regular schedule.
• Communicate with instructors and team staff in a caring and professional manner.
• Time sheet check and verification of hours worked by staff.
• Maintain current working knowledge of programs.
• Instruct lessons as needed. Lifeguard as needed.
• Communicate with member/parents of concerns, changes, credits or transfers.
• Develop new programs to ensure that programs are reflecting the needs of the community.
• Responsible for regular inspection of equipment and to follow up with maintenance should repairs be needed.
• Monitor phone calls, e-mails and return messages in a timely manner.
• Plan yearly budget and monitor monthly reports.
• Provide supervisor with appropriate information to prepare annual report.
• Keep up with all of the YMCA's safety policies and procedures.
• Other responsibilities as determined by your supervisor
• Follow and enforce all relevant Association and Branch policies.
•  Exemplify the YMCA character development principles at all times.