Rotating Aquatics Director

The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas, established in 1885, consists of 16 branches and 2 destination camps - all dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected, and secure children, adults, families and communities.

We are currently seeking a Rotating Aquatics Director who will be responsible for learning how to implement and deliver YMCA Aquatics at small branches and large branches.

This role will be responsible for learning how all staff and volunteers are trained and supervised. Rotating Aquatics Director will be onboarded with the same protocol as branch Aquatic Directors. This role will be required to learn all Association policies and procedures. Rotating Aquatics Director will be expected to fill in as needed as a branch Aquatics Director when a vacancy opens and will remain in that position until it is filled or is permanently placed at the branch.

This position will include the following:

• Will be assigned to train and shadow with a large branch to learn aquatics operations.
• Will be assigned to train and shadow with a small branch to learn aquatics operations.
• Support branches with events and training.  
• Will be required to fill in as acting Aquatics Director when a position becomes vacant and may be placed permanently in that position.   
• Support branches when they are short Aquatics Coordinators under the direction of the branch Aquatics Director.
• Will support and assist with Association events such as Swimposiums, swim meets, Lonestar and other Association aquatic functions.
• Broad knowledge of swim lesson program development, management and water safety education delivery.
• Ability to seek out and participate in networking opportunities to increase program visibility and community awareness.  
• Have exemplary customer service skills to communicate with all community participants and partners.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other individuals and agencies.
• Ability and desire to work in an outdoor environment which may include inclement weather.  
• A passion for service, quality, and the pursuit of excellence are a must.  
• Current lifeguard and swim lesson certifications from a nationally recognized organization. (Will be required to obtain within 60 days).
• While at assigned branches, performs needs assessments and identifies relevant drivers of branch program performance.
• In collaboration with branch leadership, quickly identifies, validates and communicates plans for transitional support and continuous improvement to facilitate program effectiveness and change management.