Aquatic Director

YMCA
Salary
$37,000.00
$45,000.00
Resumes Accepted Until
Resume Contact
CEO
Matthew Rumph
[email protected]

3719 Veterans Memorial Dr
Hattiesburg, 39401
United States

Wanting to create impact on a day to day basis in your community? Join the Family YMCA of SE MS as the next thought-driven Aquatic Director.
Job Description

The Aquatic Director is accountable for advancing operational excellence at both Petal and Hattiesburg pools, program quality, staff & volunteer development, financial performance, risk management, & community partnerships. This leader establishes the strategic direction for aquatics & drive the consistent implementation of best practices, safety standards, training requirements, & high-quality programming.

Qualifications

Preferred Bachelor's degree in recreation management or related field, or a minimum of two years of experience leading others.

Current National Lifeguarding Certification or completion within 30 days of hire.

Current WSI Certification or completion within 30 days of hire.

2+ years of experience in an Aquatics-related field.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products and computer skills.

Completion of Child Abuse Prevention within 30 days of hire.

Must have great interpersonal, leadership, public relations & communication skills.

The ideal candidate will not only possess knowledge of the YMCA mission and values but will already be working to manifest these ideals in all aspects of their life.

Essential Functions

Directs & supervises aquatic program activities at both locations to meet the YMCA objectives, standards and guidelines. Establishes new program activities within department to serve community objectives in accordance with strategic & operating plans.

Directors & monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local & YMCA health & safety regulations.

Develops & maintains member connections through aquatic programs.

Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules & directs personnel & volunteer as needed. Reviews & evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff & achieve goals. Ensures records of staff certifications are current & complete.

Conducts & ensures proper maintenance of pool.  Conducts lifeguard & swim instruction training.

All other duties assigned by the CEO.

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

Understand and lead with Four Core Values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility