Aquatic Director

Job Description

The Five Points Branch is currently seeking a passionate Aquatic Director 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• A minimum of 5 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 into all program activities.
• Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Ensures that Lifeguards and Swim Instructors receive appropriate training and education to provide high quality aquatic programs.
• Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
• Conducts 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.
• Maintains 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.
• Maintain accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance.
• Conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pools.
• Maintain accurate records of staff certifications. Ensure all current staff are certified if working.
• Conducts lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid and CPR, AED and oxygen trainings.
• Create and schedule swim classes and water fitness classes.