Aquatics Director

YMCA
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Come join us in Sunny South Florida for a great opportunity in our Aquatics Department!
Job Description

The Aquatics Director is responsible for preparing and administering departmental budget, coordinating swim lessons and Safe Start, as well as developing new programs.  In addition, the Aquatics Director will manage the Aquatics staff to include hiring and training of staff as well as ensuring that all safety and risk management procedures are followed.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

  • High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Health, Physical Education or related field, preferred.
  • Minimum of 2-4 years of Aquatics program experience with a budget exceeding 250K.
  • Must be at least 21 years old.
  • Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.
  • Bilingual, English and Spanish, a plus.

Other skills and abilities:

  • Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to interact with individuals at all levels.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to respond in safety and emergency situations.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Must be organized and detail oriented.
Essential Functions
  • Meets all assigned program enrollment and program quality benchmarks by marketing and promoting the Aquatics Program.
  • Develops new Aquatic programs both onsite and off-site; meets or exceeds enrollment goals.
  • Assists Executive Director in Annual Campaign to exceed Dollars, Donors and Volunteers goals.
  • Ensures that the Aquatics Program follows the program standards, policies, protocol and guidelines of the YMCA of the USA, Y South Florida as well as state and local codes.  
  • Provides oversight of the Swim 4 Jenny week.
  • Assists with Mobile Aquatics Van schedule.
  • Oversees, in conjunction with the Director of Competitive Swim Programs, the swim team at Family Center.
  • Prepares and controls the annual income and expenses for the budget in the Aquatics Department.
  • Coordinates schedules of participants for each season and class.
  • Keeps abreast of safety and Risk Management and emergency procedures.
  • Maintains accident reports, records of equipment and safety inspection, and health code records.
  • Recruits, hires, trains and manage staff.
  • Audits lifeguard skills, certifications and in service documentation to ensure all staff are within association policy and standard.
  • Provides training to staff in lifeguarding, CPR, first aid, oxygen
  • Assists with the development of member communication material, brochures, newsletter, PSA’s target marketing materials and in-house information.
  • Maintains program areas at the YMCA and off-site locations in a clean, orderly and safe manner.
  • Serves as a member of the management team as MOD
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

Mission Advancement: Reinforces the Y’s values within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the YMCA’s efforts for all stakeholders. Implements effective systems to develop volunteers at program and fundraising leadership levels. 

Collaboration: Develops strategies to ensure staff and volunteers reflect the community. Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the YMCA. Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals. Provides tools and resources for the development of others.

Operational Effectiveness: Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves members and community in the development of programs and activities. Ensures execution of plans. Institutes sound accounting procedures and financial controls. Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement.

Personal Growth: Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches. Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change. Anticipates challenges that can sidetrack or derail growth and personal learning. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Required Certifications

Certificates and Licenses:      

  • YMCA Lifeguard Certified or Red Cross Lifeguard Certified, Certified Pool Operator (CPO or AFO) and Swim Instructor Certified, required within 30 days
  • First Aid/CPR/AED, CPRO and oxygen administration certified.
  • YMCA Team Leader certification preferred but not required