Aquatics Director

YMCA
Salary
$57,700.00
$65,000.00
How to Apply
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The Glacial Community YMCA is seeking a professional leader for our Aquatics Director position at the Pabst Farms branch in Oconomowoc, WI.
Job Description

Responsibilities include managing staff and day-to-day operations of the aquatics department and serving as a strategic leadership team member providing successful services and programs that add value to Y membership for Association branch locations.

Qualifications
  • Minimum 3 years’ administrative leadership & staff management experience required.
Essential Functions
  • Ensure safe operation of aquatic programs and activities, adhering to Association policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Hire, train, evaluate and supervise staff and volunteers in accordance with Association Human Resource procedures and policies.  Provide direction and leadership to all aquatic department staff including leadership support roles.  
  • Direct and supervise program activities and membership services to meet the needs of the community and contribute to member retention.
  • Provide leadership in strategy building that will enhance and grow programs and services, for assigned areas.
  • Develop, manage, and monitor program budgets in accordance with Association Finance Department procedures and policies.
  • Direct and lead safety training, in-services, and training drills.  Ensure all aquatic staff maintain current certifications required according to position(s) assigned.
  • Provide guided assistance to like program areas throughout Association branch locations, as needed.
  • Ensure sufficient staff-to-participant ratios for assigned programs and services, personally covering shifts if necessary.
  • Maintain required compliance records specific to aquatics department facilities, programs and activities.
  • Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations, as assigned.
  • Promptly respond to all emergency situations by adhering to the current emergency procedure guidelines and participate in ‘Manager on Duty’ schedule.

 

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

Advancing Our Mission & Cause

• Provides resources, removes barriers, and acts as an advocate for those initiating change.

• Ensures programs and services meet community needs.

• Intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined.

• Educates staff, volunteers, and members about the charitable nature of the Y.

• Participates in the Y’s fundraising efforts.

 

Building Relationships

• Identifies and builds relationships with internal and/or external partners or key stakeholders to support programs or projects.

• Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.

• Adopts a personal leadership style or approach to influence others.

• Addresses behaviors and practices that do not support inclusion in positive and equitable ways.

• Ensures staff model equity, inclusion, cultural competence and global awareness in all areas of their work.

 

Leading Operations

• Weighs pros and cons of multiple options to make decisions about complex problems.

• Acts responsibly with the Y’s resources, following all budgeting policies and procedures and reporting irregularities immediately.

• Organizes program or project resources, space, or deliverables to best meet intended goals and outcomes.

• Uses best practices, guidelines, and industry standards as a framework to improve performance.

• Delivers a high-quality experience to members, participants, or project teams.

 

Developing & Inspiring People

• Recruits and hires diverse staff and volunteer teams across multiple dimensions of diversity.

• Addresses sensitive issues, inappropriate behavior, or performance concerns to help the other person grow.

• Demonstrates a settling presence, even during times of crisis and challenge.

• Leads with empathy, anticipating how actions and works impact others.

• Coaches others for continuous development, including analyzing performance gaps, building development plans, delivering appreciative and developmental feedback, and aligning passions and career goals.

 

Required Certifications
  • Certifications that must be obtained and maintained: Certified Pool Operator, Lifeguard Instructor (LGI), Water Safety Instructor (WSI).
  • Willingness to attend meetings, training, and obtain additional certification as requested.