Aquatics Program Director

YMCA
Salary
$41,000.00
$46,000.00
How to Apply
Apply Online
Resumes Accepted Until
GREAT AQUATIC FACILITY!  The Waukee Family YMCA features a lap & recreation pool that provides year-round access to aquatic activities.
Job Description

This position is responsible for developing, organizing and implementing aquatic programs and maintaining a safe, hazard-free aquatics environment.  This position supervises staff and volunteers and may manage community and vendor agreements and relationships.

Qualifications

  1. Bachelor’s degree in recreation, business, human services, social services, related field or equivalent work experience.

  2. Two to four years of experience in program management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency.

  3. Two years of aquatics related work experience.

  4. Minimum of one year of experience in a supervisory or leadership role. 

  5. Demonstrated computer skills in a Microsoft Office or Google Workspace environment.

  6. Ability to direct programs through supervision of staff and volunteers, development and monitoring of budgets, marketing and public relations, program development and fund-raising.

  7. Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.

  8. Current Red Cross Lifeguard Certifications or equivalent - prior to starting if hired

  9. Additional training to be completed within the first 30 days and maintained afterwards

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee:

  • Is regularly required to talk, hear, sit, use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel, stand, walk, reach with arms and hands

  • Is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.  

  • The employee is often required to lift up to ten pounds of weight, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 

  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  

  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.  This position usually works in an office, fitness, and/or aquatic oriented environment, but the mission of the organization may sometimes take them to non-standard workplaces.  This position works a standard work week, but additionally will often work evening, weekend, and additional hours to accommodate management of program activities and representation of the organization at events.  

Essential Functions

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT/MANAGEMENT

  1. Create, develop and implement new programs. 

  2. Manage the aquatics program for the Wellmark YMCA, ensuring programs comply with all applicable YMCA standards and methods of operation and continually strive to attain the highest possible level of quality.

  3. Expand participation in aquatic programs.

PROMOTION MANAGEMENT

  1. Assist in the development and distribution of materials to market and promote programs.

  2. Conduct marketing and promotion of aquatic programs.

  3. Assist in the identification of target audience(s) for aquatic programs.

FISCAL MANAGEMENT

  1. Prepare and submit required budget planning and management information for the aquatic program.

  2. Monitor the aquatic’s budget to ensure revenue and expenses are consistent with the approved budget plan.

  3. Prepare and submit all required financial information and reports.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

  1. Determine staffing needs of the aquatics team within YMCA guidelines and procedures.

  2. Manage the recruiting process and the selection process as determined by guidelines and procedures.

  3. Conduct required orientation and training for assigned staff.

  4. Manage, supervise, and evaluate assigned staff to ensure satisfactory job performance.

  5. Manage and maintain staffing to cover all areas of aquatics.

  6. Ensure applicable staff development opportunities are taken by assigned staff.

  7. Prepare and submit payroll paperwork and time/attendance information as required by YMCA policies and procedures and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

MEMBER SERVICE/COMMUNITY RELATIONS

  1. Build relationships with members connecting each person with the YMCA.

  2. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations.

  3. Serve as a YMCA representative, both within the organization and outside the organization.

  4. Demonstrate and support the objectives of the organization as embodied in the mission statement and value

OTHER

  1. Assist in organization’s financial development efforts, including the annual fundraising campaign.

  2. Plan, prepare and organize special events as required.  

  3. Serve on organization and community committees and teams as required.

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
  • Change Leadership
  • Communication & Influence
  • Critical Thinking & Decision Making
  • Program / Project Management
    Developing Self & Others

Required Certifications

Prior To Starting: Current Red Cross Lifeguard Certifications or equivalent 

After Hired:

  1. Current Iowa Certified Pool Operator – within the first 90 days if hired

  2. Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification - within the first 180 days of hire