Aquatics Director

23 hours ago

Milford, United States YMCA Full time

LIKE BEING IN THE WATER? FIND A CAREER THAT MAKES A SPLASH WITH A JOB AT THE Y Now Hiring Aquatics Director at The Carl’s Family YMCA

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Aquatics Director is responsible for developing and implementing high quality programs in aquatics for youth through senior age groups while ensuring a safe aquatic environment. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree is preferred.
  • Prior experience managing and developing aquatic-related programming is required.
  • Previous supervisory experience including hiring, managing, and developing staff is required.
  • Certifications in CPR-Pro, AED, Emergency O2, First Aid, American Red Cross Lifeguard, American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor, and YMCA Swim Instructor preferred at the time of hire or must be obtained from a YMCA-approved instructor within three months of hire.
Essential Functions
  • Directs and supervises program activities to meet the community's needs and fulfill YMCA objectives. Establishes new program activities and expands programs within the community following strategic and operating plans. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
  • Hires, trains, develops, schedules, and directs personnel and volunteers continuously. Reviews and evaluates staff performance.
  • Develops annual Aquatics department revenue and expense budget to meet branch fiscal objectives.
  • Maintain the highest standards in pool safety and fully comply with association and American Red Cross standards and guidelines at all times. This includes Conducting monthly in-services along with other LGIs on staff and completing VAT drops and zone validations to ensure compliance with internal and American Red Cross requirements.
  • Develops and delivers high-quality aquatics programs including swim lessons, water fitness, special populations, and other programs designed to meet the needs of the community.
  • Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local, American Red Cross, and YMCA health and safety regulations as well as current ADA guidelines.
  • Conducts certification training as needed to include (but not limited to) lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR, and a minimum of two American Red Cross Lifeguard training.
  • As a Leader within the branch, you will: Serve as Manager on Duty during morning, evening, and weekend shifts as assigned, attend program management team meetings, and, assist in YMCA fundraising activities and special events as needed.


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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