Aquatic Director

Join The Gateway Family YMCA - Rahway Branch staff team!

Job Description

Located in Rahway, New Jersey, the Rahway Branch is a full-service facility with an exciting future on the horizon. Currently serving over 3,200 members, the Rahway Branch hosts services within the areas of Health and Well-Being, Aquatics, The Arts, Childcare and Summer Day Camp.


The Rahway Branch is currently seeking a passionate Aquatic Director; one who is mission driven, embraces and exemplifies YMCA values, and understands the vital importance of fostering a safe, effective, and highly functioning Aquatic Department. Candidate must possess proven experience in developing staff into leaders, and member feedback into thriving programs.


The Rahway Branch pool is designed to be family friendly, consisting of 6 lanes, 25 yards, and is heated to 85 degrees. Main components of pool programming includes: Y Swim Lessons (Child, Youth, Adult, Child Care, and Summer Camp), Water Fitness and Arthritis classes, Community Rentals, Private Swim Lessons, Birthday Parties, Rapids Swim Team, and Recreational Swim.


Highlights of position responsibilities include: Supervision, fiscal management, administration of all certification programs, program and recreational swim design, brochure and marketing administration, and contributing to Branch and Association-Wide initiatives.


Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience leading an Aquatic Department within the YMCA, Community Pool Environment, or Health Club Sector.
• Current YMCA Lifeguard (or equivalent) certification.
• Current CPR-PRO certification.
• Current First Aid certification.
• Current Automatic External Defibrillation certification.
• Current Oxygen Management certification.
• Current YSL (or equivalent) certification.
• Current CPO certification preferred.
• YSL Trainer and Y Lifeguard Trainer certifications obtained within one year of hire date.

Essential Functions

• Promotes and incorporates the YMCA four core values and character development model in to all program activities.
• Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed.
• Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
• Conduct monthly staff meetings and scheduled in-service trainings.
• Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community in accordance with strategic plan.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
• Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
• Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations.
• Responsible for the direct service of aquatic staff, including staff scheduling, class organization and implementation. Ensure all shifts and classes are adequately covered. Acts as sub, if needed.
• Coordinates use of facilities for program activities and events. Secures and schedules pool facilities.
• Oversees Rapids Swim Team and all competitive aquatic programs.
• Maintain accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance.
• Conduct and ensure proper maintenance of pools.
• Maintain accurate records of staff certifications.
• Conduct lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid and CPR trainings.
• Create and schedule swim classes, water fitness classes, and swim team practices and meets.

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