Aquatic Director

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Job Description

As the nation's leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y offers more than just a job. We offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community. We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, Aquatics Director that will oversee all aquatics operations. This includes the management of programs, facilities, volunteer and staff development and financial development.Our YMCA currently operates an indoor aquatic center and an outdoor pool in a neighboring community.We are in the beginning stages of exploring the opportunity to build a second facility in that neighboring community.Schedule may include some evening and weekend hours

Qualifications

1.Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent preferred.

2.One to two years related experience preferred.

3.Minimum age requirements may apply; for example, minimum age of 21.

4.Immediately upon hire:lifeguarding certification (ARC); American Red Cross First Aid & CPR for Professional Rescuer; AED Training

5.Within 6 months of hire:YMCA Swim Lesson (YSL), Lifeguard Instructor (LGI)

Essential Functions

1.Thinks, communicates and behaves as a cause-driven leader and role model for other staff and members when it comes to desired staff behaviors and healthy living practices.

2.Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives. Establishes new program activities and expands programs within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.

3.Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations and pool rental agreements.

4.Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete along with all in-service standards being met.

5.Monitors and maintains daily pool operations, maintenance and chemical levels to adhere to all state, local and YMCA of the USA health and safety regulations.

6.Conducts certification courses in both YMCA and American Red Cross courses. Teaches in-services in accordance with association policies and standards.

7.Conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pools. Secures and schedules pool facilities. Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance.

8.Creates and schedules swim classes and ensures all programming is accurately entered into Daxko.

9.Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.

10.Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives. Maintains inventory and recommends purchases as needed. Enters and manages all aquatics payroll.

11.Assists in YMCA fundraising activities and special events.

12.Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.

13.Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.

14.Collaborates with the CEO to ensure the safe and responsible operation of the Y including rotating responsibilities for overall facility supervision & program coverage and actively participates in branch philanthropy efforts, special events, meetings and training sessions.

15.Assume any other duties as assigned by the CEO.

Program Specific Duties

Aquatics

•Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations.

•Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance.

•Maintains accurate records of staff certifications.

•Conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pools.

•Secures and schedules pool facilities.

•Conducts lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid and CPR trainings.

•Creates and schedules swim classes, water fitness classes, and swim team practices and meets.

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

Mission Advancement : Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.

Collaboration : Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.

Operational Effectiveness : Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth : Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

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