Aquatics Director

YMCA OF HIGH POINT Job Description

Job Title: Aquatics Director Branch: Hartley

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Director of Operations Revision Date: 02/2025

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction and daily supervision of the Director of Operations, the Aquatics Director provides hands-on leadership for the operations and development of a high-quality Aquatics department, including lifeguards, swim lessons, water aerobics and splash pad.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Adheres and complies with the YMCA of High Point Employee Manual, Policy & Procedures Manual, and Code of Conduct.

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.

3. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete. Conducts staff meetings and in-service trainings.

4. Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures; completes related reports as required.

5. Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and splash pad areas.

6. Inventories and restocks first-aid supplies for the entire branch ensuring expired or non-working items are discarded.

7. Monitors daily pool and splash pad operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations. Maintains accurate pool logs, pool updates, and incident reports.

8. Conducts and ensures proper maintenance of aquatic areas.

9. Secures and schedules aquatic facilities including program rentals.

10. Develops, manages and controls program budgets to meet fiscal objectives. Ensures program operates within budget and that program fees are collected.

11. Assures compliance with state and local regulations as they relate to program areas. Ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed.

12. Provides for upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment and ensures the physical environment supports healthy living.

13. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations including, school administration, parent groups and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs. Responds to all agency, parent and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.

14. Provides staff leadership for annual fund-raising campaign and committees as assigned.

15. Maintains proper records and department files.

16. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information, organizes and schedules program registrations.

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

18. Represents the YMCA with key community organizations and events as required.

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

20. Attends all staff meetings, in-service trainings, and other meetings as required by supervisors.

21. Conducts behavior at all times in a professional manner to reflect positively on the YMCA.

22. Serves as a member of the branch management team.

23. Performs other duties and tasks as requested by immediate supervisor to facilitate efficient and effective operation of the YMCA.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent preferred.

2. One to two years related experience preferred.

3. Minimum age of 21.

4. Requirements within 30 days of hire include: completion of: CPR, First Aid, AED, Bloodborne Pathogens, Oxygen, Child Abuse Prevention, Inappropriate Touch, and any trainings/certifications required by YMCA insurance provider.

5. Valid NC driver’s license.

6. CPO certification within 60 days.

7. Certified to teach official lifeguard certification and CPR classes with 60 days.

8. Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications.

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

10. Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, behavior management and age-appropriate discipline strategies for children.

11. Scheduling flexibility based on meeting demands of job roles: early morning, late nights and weekend work possible.

12. Ability to initiate activities, participate in programming and interact with children of all ages.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

· 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.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.

· The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment.

· The employee must be able to swim.

· The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.

· The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

· Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.

· Ability to see and hear individuals within program areas that include a wide variety of both indoor and outdoor locations, communicate verbally and in writing, to sit or stand for long periods of time, and to perform activities which require sustained concentration and attention.

· Ability to multi-task and manage multiple programs/projects.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $39,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Morning shift
• Nights as needed
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• High Point, NC 27265 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• High Point, NC 27265: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $39,000 - $45,000