Fishers YMCA - Aquatics - Senior Aquatics Director

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Job Description

Under the direction of the Associate Executive Director this position will supervise the administration and development of the aquatic departments of the assigned center. The position will include the development and administration of the department; program development and promotion, implementation and evaluation, staff hiring, scheduling, training and supervision, monitoring safety practices and adherence to standards and financial operation in accordance with Center and Association goals, objectives and policies. This position requires a degree in physical education, or a related field, or its equivalent in experience.

Benefits Include:

Free Household YMCA of Greater Indianapolis Membership
Paid Time Off and Sick Time
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance 
20 Hours Per Week of Free Child Care
Flexible Hours/ Scheduling
Retirement
Discounted Program Fees
Professional Development

Qualifications

  • This position requires a background of physical education with an emphasis on aquatic and fitness related programming.

  • A bachelor’s degree in physical education, recreation/related area is required (with an aquatic/fitness emphasis is preferred) or its equivalent in related professional experience.

  • Two-three years’ experience in YMCA or similar agency is essential.  

  • This person needs to have a good overall picture of YMCA philosophy and values and holds current certifications in CPR, First Aid and Lifeguarding.

  • Because the Indoor and Outdoor Aquatic Departments are major program thrusts for the Center, well-defined administration skills are needed for adequate management of aquatic instruction, training and aquatic fitness programs.  

  • Additional administrative skills and abilities in the areas of personnel management, program planning, income production, expense control, training, public relations and interpretation, record-keeping and facility utilization, equipment maintenance and care are required.

  • The Sr. Aquatic Director is part of a staff team at the Fishers Center YMCA and must possess a leadership style that is team-oriented. Recognizing that this individual may bring skills in areas other than aquatics, it will be desirable to utilize those skills through sharing of responsibilities with other professional staff.

Essential Functions
  • Develops, administers and controls the designated departmental budgets, including meeting income targets and expense control, in consultation with the Executive Director.
  • Selects, trains and supervises paid and volunteer departmental staff, which includes being certified to train lifeguards, and swim lesson instructors.
  • Interprets Association and Center goals, objectives and policies to the community and constituency.
  • Evaluates programs and recommends changes based on compatibility with the Center and Association goals.
  • Assists assigned Center committees in formulating policies and programs consistent with the Center and Association goals.
  • Shares responsibility for Center supervision, public relations, planning and promotions as agreed upon.
  • Holds staff accountable, and uses coaching conversations to grow their potential.
  • Evaluates performance of all departmental personnel, at least on an annual basis.
  • Supervises and is accountable for the care and upkeep of departmental programs, equipment and facilities. Is certified and capable of performing front line duties including but not limited to lifeguarding and swim instruction as outlined in the job descriptions for these roles.
  • Shares responsibility for providing income through membership fees and special subsidies.
  • Assists with any other projects, programs or activities as may be assigned from time to time.
  • Plays an active role in the Annual Campaign including but not limited to recruiting campaigners and achieving financial goals.
  • Develops aquatic programs outside of the YMCA facility in consultation with the Associate Executive Director. 
  • Perform other duties/assignments as needed at the YMCA.