Aquatics Director

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Job Description

Job Title: Aquatics Director Department: Aquatics


Branch: Southeast and Northwest YMCA FLSA Status: Full-time, Exempt


Reports to: COO


POSITION SUMMARY:


The Aquatics Director, under the supervision of the Chief Operating Officer, will provide leadership and supervision of the swim programs and operations of the aquatics department at both branches of the Monroe County YMCA. The Aquatics Director ensures that high-quality, safe, and well-organized programs are offered and all aspects of the pool operations are conducted in a professional and safe manner. The Aquatics Director must be detail-oriented and well-organized with the ability to plan activities and schedules several months in advance. This person must be flexible and able to handle multiple tasks, including but not limited to lifeguarding and administrative work. The director is expected to be an innovative and imaginative team player who provides support for swimmers, instructors, and lifeguards.


WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:


Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions of the position.
Ability to lift 40 lbs. and stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; occasionally stoop/bend.
Must have high level of alertness, concentration, and initiative.


Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 2 years related aquatics experience preferred.
• CPR/AED, First Aid certifications must be maintained during employment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• A demonstrated record of possessing a high degree of organizational and supervisory skills required.
• Must possess and maintain current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to quickly learn other software programs
• Securing the Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) certification is required within the first year of employment.

Essential Functions

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Related to the Aquatic Staff
• Lead the recruiting, hiring, training, supervision, and annual review process for all aquatic staff personnel.
• Develop and oversee lifeguard training programs with the assistance of the coordinators.
• Approve timecards for staff and complete related payroll duties.
• Develop the aquatic staff work schedule and ensure shifts are covered.
• Cover open lifeguard shifts and/or swim instructors within the association, when required.
• Supervise and coordinate skill checks.
• Ensure all staff certifications are up to date and reported to Human Resources Department.
• Provide guidance and direction to the Tiger Shark Swim Coach.
• Facilitate regularly scheduled meetings with the Aquatics Leadership Team.
• Related to Administrative Functions
• Prepare, track, and manage aquatic budgets, expenditures, and user fees.
• Attend the Monroe County YMCA weekly Director meetings.
• Work directly with the Marketing Department in developing program promotional materials for Swim Lessons, Tiger Sharks Swim Team, annual Safety Around Water swim events, and any other programs.
• Related to Group and Private Swim Instructors: Provide guidance and direction to the Coordinators in managing the Swim Lesson programs.
• Develop and oversee the scheduling and monitoring of Swim Lessons and the coordination and tracking of all sessions.
• Perform progress checks for swim instructors.
• Cover swim instructor shifts when necessary.
• Pool Maintenance/SafetyWork with the Facility Property Director in overseeing protocols to meet pool maintenance. standards based on best practices.
• Ensure all risk management procedures are followed.
• Review safety checklist weekly overseeing the completion of these functions.

General

• Maintain the pool schedule, which includes Swim Lessons, recreational swimming, and group aquatic classes.
• Assist with emergencies and serve as lead responder to emergencies.
• To serve as an ambassador of the Y in building relationships with members and guests.
• Responsible for serving members through personal interaction that will foster relationships with the members which includes email correspondence or face-to-face interaction.
• Model and teach staff Y values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty in all staff interactions and training sessions.
• Complete other duties as requested.

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