Aquatics Director

Principal Activities: 

·         R.O.S.T.E.R. (recruit, orient, supervise, train, monitor, evaluate and reward) all aquatic staff & volunteers, to include; lifeguards, swim lesson instructors, safety trainers, water exercise instructors, others as applicable.

·         Develop, plan, organize, manage & supervise all aquatic facilities and programs.

·         Develop all schedules & maintain communication of such with all appropriate staff

·         Provide aquatic staff training, leadership and certification maintenance

·         Maintain aquatic department quality standards and exceptional image 

·         Establish and maintain guidelines for staff in preparation of class/course lesson plans

·         Maintain all participant, program, activities & pool chemicals and maintenance  records 

·         Follow established procedures and execute sound judgment

·         Enforce all facility policies and procedures

·         Design special activities and events to promote member and community involvement

·         Develop & execute  emergency procedures, skills and safety drills

·         Maintain all equipment in good condition within budget guidelines

·         Order and maintain pool supplies and equipment in top-notch working order 

·         Maintain proper pool chemical levels & records

·         Ensure participant and employee safety at all times

·         Continue personal development & education

·         Functional operation of the YMCA computer operating system & knowledge of program registration set-up as a back up to the corporate office

·         Ensure and maintain the accuracy of all program records, files and computer databases     

·         Ensure the reconciliation of all written program records/rosters/registrations to Y software database

·         Ensure the integrity of information on the Y database in order to control program participation & registration

·         Prepare program and/or department session reports and rosters needed to verify program attendance and payment  

·         Open communication with all staff regarding program changes, additions or deletions as well as non-payment issues

·         Specialize in membership & program SALES and exhibit professional YMCA role-modeling and relationship building 

·         Ensure proper data recording for Y program participants, special aquatic times, groups, open, lap, family, camp, EC, swim lessons, etc.

·         Participate in regular management shift responsibilities as MOD 

·         Prepare monthly reports to include: department summary reports, finance reports, forecasts, enrollment tracking, etc.

·         Actively participate in all branch fund raising efforts, including annual support campaigns, United Way staff giving, etc.

·         Dress and conduct self in a positive manner befitting the YMCA and its mission

·         Accept additional responsibilities and perform other duties as assigned 

Effect on End Result: 

The effectiveness of the incumbent can be measured by: 

Mission delivery

Safety of programs/staff/participants

Steady growth and retention of Aquatic program members

Balanced or positive variance budget

Enhanced staff retention & performance

Clean & well-maintained equipment and facilities

High morale of staff, volunteers and participants

High quality of programs & service delivery

Positive attitude and enthusiastic performance of duties

Attention to detail and follow-through in the execution of all job components

Effective fiscal management -income production & expense control, records and reports.

Incumbent is a supportive staff member achieving the goals of the YMCA