Aquatic Director

YMCA
Salary
$40,000.00
$42,000.00
Resumes Accepted Until
Resume Contact
[email protected]
Help run our aquatics department!
Job Description

Under the direction of the Associate Executive Director, the incumbent will be responsible for the day-to-day operation and management of the aquatics department for the Parkwood YMCA. The responsibilities of this position include program planning and delivery, staff supervision, risk management, and maintaining budget controls.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree 
  • Current CPR, AED, and first aid certification.
  • Current lifeguard certification.
  • Minimum TWO years of aquatic leadership experience (lifeguard, swim instructor).
  • Dynamic, engaging personality with strong relationship-building skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Promote and represent the mission and core values of the YMCA of Lansing.  
  • Must be available for some evening and weekend community events. 
  • Completion of YMCA training within a required time frame. 
Essential Functions
  • Provide direct leadership and support over all aspects of the aquatics programming.
  • Recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule, and supervise staff and volunteers. Review and evaluate performance. Develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals while ensuring staff certifications are current and accurate.
  • Accountable for growth in swim lesson program participation.
  • Serve as a lifeguard and/or swim instructor when necessary.
  • Work with the supervisors to keep the pool, camp, and equipment in good working order.  Do monthly inspections of areas.
  • Able to perform computer functions involving program registration, changes, printing rosters, and issuing refunds or credits.
  • Perform maintenance and repairs on association wide pools & equipment when needed.
  • Assist in the risk management of designated branch when needed.
  • Play a key role in helping to train staff in CPR/First Aid.
  • Help to manage first aid supply orders if needed.
  • Continue to look at aquatic related safety tools, procedures, and equipment.
  • Take charge of all chemical testing as required under pool license and mandated by the state.
  • Ensure Respirator certification is renewed annually.
  • Assist in developing partnerships and collaborations in the community.
  • Other duties as needed to enhance the quality, safety, and expansion of the aquatics program.
  • Other duties as assigned.