Aquatics Director

Job Summary:

The Aquatics Director is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the aquatic programs at the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids. This includes managing the pool facilities, supervising staff, and developing programs to meet the needs of the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer swim lessons and aquatic programs
• Schedule aquatic classes, programs, and staff
• Lifeguard/Swim Instruction as needed
• Develop and promote programs with local schools, mailings, and press releases
• Prepare and distribute rosters and schedules instructors
• Distribute and collect program evaluations
• Implement preschool movement programs
• Audit payroll reports
• Increase the number of participants, groups, and programs
• Implement Character Development in programs
• Administer emergency First aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Handle parent/member complaints

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; one - three years of recreation, pool management, lifeguard, swim instructor, or water park experience and/or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required. Past supervision experience preferred. Ability to demonstrate aquatic skills. Ability to react quickly to emergency situations. Working knowledge of a computer and experience with a variety of software applications. Ability to interact with people from all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles. YMCA experience preferred.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification required
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification required
• Swim Instructor Certification required with 90 days of hire
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for rescue
• First Aid Certification
• AED-Oxygen Certification
• Blood Borne Pathogen training
• State of Michigan criminal background clearance (ICHAT)
• Certified Pool Operator or YMCA POOL certification preferred

Benefits:

• Free YMCA Family Membership and discounted program fees
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, beginning at 20 days per year
• 9 Paid Holidays per year
• 10% retirement contribution upon eligibility, learn more here.
• 403(b) retirement savings account
• The YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. More information can be found here.
• Paid Parental Leave
• Discounted childcare
• Long term disability, basic life insurance and other voluntary benefits
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program and resources for you and your family
• Community Discounts, and more

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to train and lead lifeguard and instructor staff.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of members, participants, and staff.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or diagram form. Must be comfortable in a family pool atmosphere.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell. The employee is regularly required to swim; occasionally while supporting up to 300 pounds. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Travel:

0-5% of local travel within the state of Michigan; occasional out-of-state travel may be required for educational conferences or training.