Aquatics Director

YMCA
Salary
$45,000.00
Resumes Accepted Until
Resume Contact
[email protected]
The YMCA of the Capital Area is looking for a mission-driven, growth-oriented individual to serve as Aquatics Director at our Association!
Job Description

Under the supervision of the Operations Director and consistent with the Christian Mission of the YMCA, the Aquatics Director is responsible for monitoring program quality and safety, development of new programs, program retention, mentoring aquatic staff, effective delivery of aquatic training as well as increasing our internal aquatic trainer roster. This individual will be responsible for administration/program development and direct leadership of the Paula G. Manship YMCA. The incumbent will exemplify YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility in everything they do.

As a full-time/exempt position, the Aquatics Director is required to be available during hours of programming and may include nights and weekends as needed.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
  • Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in aquatics.
  • Must be able to supervise, train, inspire and motivate colleagues, volunteers, and participants.
  • Must have strong communication, organization, presentation, and marketing skills.
Essential Functions
  1. Responsible for the Aquatic Programs to include swimming lessons, water exercise and water education activities.
         a)    Plan, coordinate, and schedule a comprehensive year-around swimming lesson program for infant, pre-school, youth, adult, day care and private swim lessons.
         b)    Supervise and monitor the quality of the branch’s aquatic programs so as to ensure that the Y-USA Aquatic Program guidelines are followed.
         c)    If needed or directed, secure offsite summer aquatic facilities, provide staffing and all necessary measures to ensure proper and safe operation.
         d)    Prepare and monitor aquatic program computer registration and attendance records for all aquatic programs.
         e)    Serve as the on-deck swimming lesson supervisor.
         f)    Lifeguard and teach aquatic programs as needed.
         g)    Supervise a program of water exercise and fitness swimming activities to include special and regular exercise classes and water walking.
         h)    Plan and conduct aquatic education programs, both on-going and special events to include stroke clinics, lap swimming, orientations and other activities.
         i)    Provide accurate records and make timely reports on enrollment and class participation.
  2. Accountable for swimming instructors, lifeguards and other support personnel within the Aquatics Department.
         a)    Select, train, supervise, schedule and complete payroll for aquatics employees, who will provide effective and reliable service and reflect the high quality expected of YMCA staff members. Perform annual evaluations on all direct reports.
         b)    Provide necessary aquatic training for lifeguards and swimming instructors to include both Y-USA certifications and branch training requirements.
         c)    Monitor and maintain accurate records on each employee’s CPR, first aid, blood pathogens, lifeguard, swimming instructors, and other certification needs.
  3. Perform as an effective staff team person in the area of Member Services.
         a)    Assist with the preparation of the Aquatics budget.
         b)    Monitor program enrollments to achieve budgeted incomes, without exceeding budgeted expenses.
         c)    Plan and conduct special event programs for Aquatics participants.
  4. Responsible for the health and safety of all persons using the pool areas.
         a)    Inspect and/or ensure inspection of the pool areas daily.
         b)    Respond immediately to reports of equipment problems or machinery malfunctions; render the situation safe by correcting the problem or by closing the area.
         c)    Train and instruct all aquatic personnel in the safe use of all chemicals.
         d)    Conduct periodic in-service training for lifeguards on spinal injury management.
         e)    Ensure complete background checks for all aquatic staff.
  5. Responsible for the maintenance of the pools and related pool equipment.
         a)    Ensure that pools, pool equipment and pool temperatures are maintained to provide a minimum amount of mechanical downtime.
         b)    Train and instruct all selected personnel in the procedures for backwashing and related pool maintenance concerns.
         c)    Monitor and maintain chemical water balance.
  6. Perform as an effective staff team member.
         a)    Attend all appropriate staff meetings and trainings.
         b)    Oversee and implement facility/program scholarships; coordinate record keeping and quarterly review of applications.
         c)    Schedule and conduct regular scheduled staff meetings for Aquatics personnel.
         d)    Assist the Executive Director of Facilities, Quality, and Safety in risk management policies.
         e)    Attend regularly scheduled Aquatics Committee meetings; serve as staff liaison to the committee.
         f)    Ensure the mission of the YMCA of the Capitol Area is incorporated into all the services of the Aquatics Department.
         g)    Enhance the membership retention programs of the branches providing for a friendly, supportive atmosphere in the pool area, encouraging member usage and satisfaction.
         h)    Willing to work a wide range of hours.
  7. Routinely clean and sanitize facilities, equipment and supplies.
  8. Perform other duties as outlined by supervisor(s).
Required Certifications
  • Must obtain YMCA Lifeguard, YMCA Swim Instructor, YMCA Lifeguard Instructor, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, Emergency Oxygen Administration and Standard First Aid certifications within 60 days of hire.
  • Current certification in Water Fitness Instructor a plus.