Aquatics Director

The Aquatic Director is responsible to ensure all participants are provided with activities which promote the social, cultural, educational, physical, and leadership potential of each person. Under the Aquatic Director’s supervision all aquatic facilities will be kept safe and clean, staffed by certified employees who reflect and support the Mission of Old Colony Y.  He/she will uphold the employee code of conduct and will ensure that all areas of the job responsibilities reflect the mission of the Old Colony Y, and regulating agency.  The Aquatic Director will display and encourage the character traits of caring, responsibility, honesty and respect in the fulfillment of all job duties.

PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Ensure that Old Colony Y Swim Testing/Test. Mark. Protect. Standards are upheld at all operating hours.
- Lead a staff of certified, diligent and professional lifeguards who display optimal guarding during our facilities regular “5-minute quick check” observations
- Ensure lifeguard in-services are performed in a manner that allows staff to feel confident and rescue ready in their abilities to prevent and react to aquatic emergencies.
- Recognize the importance in the branch aquatics facilities in creating value for membership and program/schedule to allow for engaging regular usage of the pool by both members and program participants
Serve as a contributing member of the Old Colony Y Aquatics Team (In your role, you will be asked to lead the scheduling and quality control of Association lifeguard trainings.
- Ensure supervision of pool area, locker rooms and swimmers at all times the aquatics facility is open
- Submit all in-service records, swim testing, incident reporting, Emergency action plan documentation and Ellis administrative materials to the Aquatics teams drive completed and on time.
- Ensure communication with supervisor and the greater branch team around all aquatic happenings
- Conduct high-quality swim lessons and water safety programming through certified professional staff that meets or exceeds allocated budget
- Provide clear and engaging communication to swim lesson participants regarding student progress, class expectations and dates, etc.
- Keep all coastguard approved lifejackets/PFD’s, Safety Equipment, Water Fitness equipment, Water/Family toys, and Swim Lesson aids in adequate condition and quantity for member use
- Coordinate and facilitate pool usage with all program departments.
- Teach swim classes as needed as well as Lifeguard as needed.Recruit, hire, train, mentor and evaluate aquatic staff to ensure professional progression and attainment of higher level certifications whenever possible.