Aquatics Director - FT Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Develops, organizes and implements high quality, member-focused YMCA aquatic programs.

OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives. Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.

2. 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. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete.

3. Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations.

4. Conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pools. Secures and schedules pool facilities. Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance.

5. Supports YMCA healthy eating and physical activities standards through coaching, mentoring, and monitoring menu quality

6. Conducts lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid and CPR trainings.

7. Creates and schedules swim classes, water fitness classes, and swim team practices and meets.

8. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.

9. Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.

10. Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events.

11. Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.

12. Assists with Program Committee meetings

13. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

14. Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.

15. Performs other duties as assigned.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with
a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships
to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.

Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent.

· One to two years related experience preferred; as an aquatics coordinator or supervisor.

· Must be at least 21 years old

· CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen and current YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent within 30 days of hire.

· Completion of YMCA Aquatic certifications.

· Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

· Completes Praesidium within 7 days of hire date.

· Previous experience with diverse populations preferred.

· Understands the YMCA is a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.

· Must be able to lift and/or assist children up to 50 pounds in weight.

· Must be able to lift and carry supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.

· Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.

· Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.

· 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.

· Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child.

· Physically perform all skills required of a lifeguard.

· Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water.

· Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child.

· Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.