Aquatic Director

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.

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.
• Certified YSL (or equivalent) certification.
• Certified 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.
• 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. Ensures 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.
• Conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pools.
• Maintain accurate records of staff certifications.
• Conducts lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid and CPR trainings.
• Create and schedule swim classes, water fitness classes, and swim team practices and meets.