Aquatic Director

1.        Provides/Ensures excellent service to all members, staff, volunteers and guests.

2.        Build relationships by using names and initiating conversations with all members, staff, volunteers and guests. 

3.        Communicate with supervisors, staff, members, guests, and volunteers in a clear, concise and positive manner.

4.        Understands, supports and is committed to the YMCA cause and our role in the community as a leader in Youth               Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility.   

5.        Develop and implement cause-driven programming that promotes Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social             Responsibility in the aquatics department. 

6.        Actively participates in management team meetings and committees as assigned. 

7.        Play an active role in the Youth & Family campaign, recruiting campaigners and serving where needed on                       planning committees.

8.        Work closely with the Membership & Marketing Director on marketing/promotions to ensure consistent                           messaging around the Y as a cause-driven charitable organization. 

9.        Know and follow the established Human Resources and Business Services procedures of the association. 

10.     Responsible for assuring high standards of program quality and safety in accordance with YMCA safety and risk               management policies. 

11.     Follow all policies and procedures as set forth in the employee handbook, personnel policy, department handbook            and the emergency response plan manual.

12.     Recruit, hire, train, supervise, develop and schedule all employees and volunteers within your department.

13.     Motivate and engage your employees and volunteers to increase retention and understanding of our Cause                      through regular staff meetings.

14.     Lead, direct and/or teach activities/classes for which employees or volunteers cannot be secured.

15.     Develop your department’s annual budget; monitor and adjust as needed. 

16.     Complete and approve payroll for your department as outlined in the payroll guidelines. 

17.     Conduct annual performance reviews of all employees within your department.

18.     Collaborate with other directors, Y’s and community groups. 

19.     Develop EAP for all branches. Implement ongoing training plan for EAP.

20.     Develops and implements Aquatic Safety Plan for all branches.

21.     Assure your own self-development through reading, research, and conference or training attendance.

22.     Work weekend duty as scheduled and annual Y special events as needed. 

23.     Develop schedules for all aquatic classes and safety (Lifeguard/CPR/First Aid/AED) classes.

24.     Develop group aquatic exercise staff schedules.

25.     Develop pool schedule that meets our member and programming needs.

26.     Develop new and exciting programming opportunities to expand department reach in community.  

27.     Keep desk staff advised of all class scheduling and changes.

28.     Recommend equipment and supply purchases.

29.     Prepare and maintain accurate statistical records for use by the Branch Director, CEO, or Board of Directors.

30.     See that proper steps are taken to ensure the safety of each participant engaged in pool activities. Ensure                     enforcement of pool rules by entire aquatic staff team.

31.     Maintain a clean department and keep accurate inventory of all equipment.  

32.     Follow accident reporting procedures and policies.

33.     Follow systems, practices, and training related to risk management and safety of participants and staff.  Perform            other related duties as assigned by your supervisor or