Aquatics Director

The YMCA is seeking a highly skilled Aquatics Director to lead our aquatic programs and services. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and evaluating all program offerings and services. This includes leading the recruiting, hiring, training, developing, and supervision of team members. You will also define department targets and evaluate performance around achieving goals while motivating staff.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aquatics and a proven track record of success in managing aquatic programs. You will be responsible for implementing the risk management program to ensure safe facilities and programs for members, volunteers, and staff. Additionally, you will ensure that all staff maintain current required certifications and monitor, purchase, and maintain necessary equipment through scheduled and preventative maintenance.

The Aquatics Director will also be responsible for developing and managing the annual department budget, submitting monthly variance reports, and accurate budget forecasts. You will ensure that programs operate within budget and established standards, continuously displaying effective and efficient fiscal management. The successful candidate will also support the strategic direction of the Association and participate in all required staff training, meetings, and program development activities.

The YMCA offers a competitive benefits package, including access to UnitedHealthcare Medical coverage, complimentary dental and vision care for employees, free Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Life Insurance coverage, and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. We are committed to helping our employees build a secure retirement, offering a 12% employer contribution to their retirement savings.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership qualities, excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision. You will also have proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn other software programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, coordinate, market, and evaluate all program offerings and services.
• Lead the recruiting, hiring, training, developing, and supervision of team members.
• Define department targets and evaluate performance around achieving goals while motivating staff.
• Implement the risk management program to ensure safe facilities and programs for members, volunteers, and staff.
• Ensure that all staff maintain current required certifications.
• Monitor, purchase, and maintain necessary equipment through scheduled and preventative maintenance.
• Develop and manage the annual department budget.
• Support the strategic direction of the Association.

Requirements:

• Associate degree in a related field or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years related experience.
• CPR/AED, First Aid certification.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Possess strong leadership qualities and work as a team member.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to quickly learn other software programs.

Benefits:

• Access to UnitedHealthcare Medical coverage.
• Complimentary dental and vision care for employees.
• Free Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Life Insurance coverage.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy.
• 12% employer contribution to retirement savings.