Aquatics Director

Job Summary:

The Aquatics Director at the YMCA of Central New York is responsible for the success of all aspects of the aquatic programs and facilities of assigned locations, including the branch and satellite day camp programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements aquatic related programs that will promote membership growth and retention and increase program enrollment.
• Fosters a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and provides direct leadership, instruction, motivation, safety, and enjoyment for aquatic participants and staff.
• Assures the well-being for each participant and staff in line with YMCA of the USA guidelines and association policies in accordance with their training.
• Oversees all aquatic program areas and equipment in an orderly and safe manner.
• Ensures pool maintenance and upkeep is maintained as required by the YMCA of Central New York, local and county health departments, and The YMCA of the USA.
• Implements, follows, and enforces all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures, and those for the prevention of child abuse, fostering a pleasant, professional, and safe aquatic environment.
• Develops and maintains system to monitor certification status of all department staff whose positions require certification.
• Participates in activities, trainings, workshops, conferences, etc., that will enhance personal and professional growth.
• Responsible for overall fiscal management, meets deadlines, and budget for the Aquatics Department.
• Active leader in membership retention and Annual Giving Campaign goals.
• Attends all mandatory meetings and trainings, including association level committees.
• Participates as Relationship Manager on Duty (RMOD) per branch schedule.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• YMCA Team Leader certification (preferred) or completed within the first two years of employment.
• One to two years related experience preferred (e.g., as an aquatics coordinator or supervisor).
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Budgeting experience (preferred).
• Knowledge of YMCA Aquatic programs, YMCA preferred.
• Must have working knowledge with pool filtration and chlorination systems.
• Proven track record of building program participation and relationships with members, participants, staff, and volunteers.
• Experience in a wide range of physical activities with the ability to instruct and perform duties of the swim instructor and/or Lifeguard.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are critical and essential to the success of this position.
• Demonstrates excellent planning, organizational, time management, and attention to detail skills, with the ability to multi-task with minimal direction.
• Possess and demonstrate excellent customer service, decision-making, problem solving, team oriented, and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrates leadership skills in an outgoing, friendly, assertive, professional, and mature manner.
• Effective communication skills necessary to inform, counsel, motivate, and support members and staff.
• Must be observant, safety-conscious, and able to react calmly and quickly in an emergency.
• Able to work flexible schedules.

Trainings & Certifications:

• Must complete online Blood borne Pathogens, Youth Protection Series, Hazard Communications and Employee Safety trainings prior to initial assignment to position.
• Must hold and maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications - required for job placement.
• Must hold and maintain YMCA or equivalent lifeguard - required for job placement.
• Prefer YMCA or equivalent Lifeguard Instructor within 1 year of employment.
• Must hold and maintain WSI or YMCA Swim Lessons Instructor certification - required for job placement.
• Certified Pool Operator or YMCA POOL certification within 1 year of employment.
• Must achieve Lifeguard Management online within the first 60 days of employment.
• Must complete Emergency Oxygen Administration Certification- required for job placement.
• Must achieve Waterfront Lifeguarding prior to first summer.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to type, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position requires sitting for extended periods of time and repetitive data entry.

Must be able to be in the water for extended periods of time and pass aquatic proficiency tests.

Must have sufficient visual and auditory acuity to respond to emergencies in a timely manner in a busy pool environment.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a recreational and educational environment.

This role routinely uses standard sports and recreation equipment such as gym equipment, sports equipment, and office equipment such as phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

At times, employees may be exposed to undesirable working conditions, communicable infectious diseases, and risk of injury from others.

All employees are required to follow the preventative health policies of the YMCA at all times.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.