Aquatics Director

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

• 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/Safety:
• Work 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.

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.