Aquatic Director

YMCA
Salary
$65,000.00
$75,000.00
Resumes Accepted Until
Resume Contact
Branch Executive
Jodi Pelano
[email protected]

1000 Galloping Hill Rd
Union, 07083
United States

Join The Gateway Family YMCA - Five Points Branch staff team, a full-service facility with an exciting future on the horizon.
Job Description

The Five Points Branch is currently seeking a passionate Aquatic Director who is mission driven, embraces and exemplifies YMCA values, and understands the vital importance of fostering a safe, effective, and  highly  functioning  Aquatic Department. Candidate must possess proven experience in developing staff into leaders, and member feedback into thriving programs.

The Five Points Branch pool is designed to be family  friendly,  consisting  of  20 yard, 4 lane, indoor warm water pool as well as a whirlpool on deck. Main components of pool programming includes: Y Swim Lessons (Child, Youth, Adult, Child Care, and Summer Camp), Water Fitness, Community  Rentals,  Private  Swim  Lessons, Birthday Parties, and Recreational Swim.

Highlights of position responsibilities include: Supervision, fiscal management, administration of all certification programs, and recreational swim design, brochure and marketing administration, and contributing to Branch and Association-Wide initiatives.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
  • A minimum of 5 years' experience leading an Aquatic Department within the YMCA, Community Pool Environment, or Health Club Sector.
  • Current YMCA Lifeguard (or equivalent) certification.
  • Current CPR-PRO certification.
  • Current First Aid certification.
  • Current Automatic External Defibrillation certification.
  • Current Oxygen Management certification.
  • Current YSL (or equivalent) certification.
  • Current CPO certification preferred.
  • YSL Trainer and Y Lifeguard Trainer certifications obtained within one year of hire date.
Essential Functions
  • Promotes and incorporates the YMCA four core values and character development model into all program activities.
  • Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Ensures that Lifeguards and Swim Instructors receive appropriate training and education to provide high quality aquatic programs.
  • Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
  • Conduct monthly staff meetings and scheduled in-service trainings.
  • Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community in accordance with strategic plan.
  • Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
  • Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
  • Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations.
  • Responsible for the direct service of aquatic staff, including staff scheduling, class organization and implementation. Ensure all shifts and classes are adequately covered. Acts as sub, if needed.
  • Coordinates use of facilities for program activities and events. Secures and schedules pool facilities.
  • Maintain accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance.
  • Conduct and ensure proper maintenance of pools.
  • Maintain accurate records of staff certifications . Ensure all current staff are certified if working.
  • Conduct lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid and CPR, AED and oxygen trainings.
  • Create and schedule swim classes and water fitness classes.