Aquatics Director

Salary Range: $63,000.00- $65,000.00

Reports to: Executive Director

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or a minimum 3 years’ leadership experience required. Minimumagerequirementof 21.Fiveyears’experienceimplementingandmanaginghighqualityandlargevolumeprograms. Abilitytoobtain Background/Child Abuseclearancesandtrainingimmediatelyuponhire. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. Have advanced knowledge of aquatic best practices, operations and trends. Must be self-motivated, hands on team leader with strong communications, networking and collaboration skills. High level of attention to detail and quality of programming, service and facilities. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage several projects at once and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Polished, professionaldemeanorwithexcellentwrittenandspokencommunicationskills. Demonstratedsuccess in driving revenue and managing expenses. Experience in fundraising and individual gift solicitation and cultivation. Must have current CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, Lifeguard, LGI, Standard First Aid, O2 administration, Lifeguard and extensive Swim Lesson experience.

Essential Functions: Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the members and the Y. This includes summer day camp, birthday parties and group rentals. Establishes new programs/activities and expands program offerings as needed. Conduct swim lessons and lifeguard on a daily basis. Teach First Aid and CPR training classes for members and staff as scheduled. Provide in-service trainings for aquatics department on a regular basis. Work closely with Association Aquatics Director and branch leadership to ensure the best Member experience possible. Assist in various Y and community events, and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations. Assist with annual fundraising campaign through events, staff and donor participation. Updateseasonalpoolscheduleandprogramsessioninformation. Maintain accurate department records for vendors and staff. Recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule and direct personnel and volunteers as needed. Reviewandevaluatestaffperformance. Develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Ensure records of staff certifications are current and complete. Monitors programs for quality and ensures the safety of all participants. Monitor daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local, and YMCA health and safety regulations. Conductandensurepropermaintenanceofpools. Maintainaccuraterecordsofpoolchemicallevelsandfacilitymaintenance. Ensurefirstaidequipmentandsuppliesarestockedanduptodate. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information for aquatics department and for the branch. Develops and monitors the program budget to meet fiscal objectives. Respondstoallmemberandcommunityinquiriesandcomplaintsinatimelymanner. Attend all required meetings and trainings. All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, First Aid Current Red Cross Lifeguard Lifeguard Instructor Swim Lesson Instructor

Benefits: Paid Time Off Retirement Plan Single Health Insurance Professional Development Opportunities Family Membership Employee Discount

Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand for extended duration of shift. Mustbeabletobendandstoopfrequently. Must be able to lift at least twenty-five pounds. Mustbeabletostayinthepoolforanextendedperiodoftime. Must be able to communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distances, andcommunicateswiftlyandeffectivelywithemergencypersonnelinpersonandoverthetelephone. Must be able to hear noises and distress signals in an aquatic environment, including in the water, understanding that significant background noise in aquatic space.