Associate Aquatics Director

GSCY is seeking an Associate Aquatics Director at our Somerset Hills YMCA branch located in Basking Ridge, NJ.

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Aquatics the primary function of the Associate Aquatics Director is the coordination and day to day supervision of the Lifeguard, Swim/Aquacise Instructor and Deck Supervisor staff which includes training/certification, skill assessment and hiring. An additional key responsibility is to act as the leader/first responder in the event of an Emergency, either accidental or facility related, in the Aquatics Department. Secondary responsibilities include daily pool maintenance and shutdown cleaning scheduling and conduction. Some evening and weekend hours required.

Qualifications

• BS in Recreation, Physical Education, or a related field.
• Current knowledge of all required aquatics training and certifications to include American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor or must be able to obtain.
• Pool Operator certification a plus.
• This position also requires Bloodborne Pathogens and HAZMAT, Oxygen Administration and related courses as well as knowledge of the NJ Bathing Code, will train.
• Position requires a strong background in Lifeguard responsibilities and procedures with a minimum of five (5) years as a Lifeguard and/or Swim/Aquacise Instructor.
• Minimum one year as a Deck Supervisor preferably in a multiple-pool and/or water play feature facility.
• Excellent organizational, member engagement, staff development, administrative and communication skills
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Has solid working knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel
  
  

Essential Functions

• Responsible for serving as the direct supervisor for all Deck Supervisors, Swim/Aquacise Instructors and Lifeguards in conjunction with or in the absence of the Director of Aquatics.
• Assist in the recruitment, hiring, training, development and evaluation of Aquatics program staff. Determine the growth, development, and operation of the Aquatics department in conjunction with the Director of Aquatics.
• Coordinate and schedules private swim lessons, swim classes, water exercise classes, open lane swim and birthday parties and pool rentals.
• Responsible for training all Aquatics staff on emergency response and opening and closing procedures, Blood Borne Pathogen/HAZMAT, and Child Abuse Prevention Training.
• Teach swim lessons, water exercise, swim instructor and LGI trainings and other aquatic classes as needed.
• Responsible for coverage of all assigned lifeguard and/or swim instructor shifts.
• Responsible for planning and conducting monthly in-service trainings for Aquatics staff who hold Lifeguard certification.
• Responsible for running YMCA and American Red Cross certification or re-certification classes for current staff and membership population.
• Responsible for maintaining certification records. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean pool environment to include properly testing of pool chemicals for proper balance and filtration systems, cleaning all decks, equipment, stainless steel, and slides with the assistance of Lifeguards.
• Responsible for daily pool maintenance. Schedule and assist with yearly shutdown cleaning scheduling and conduction.
• Assist in meeting annual campaign goals and organizing volunteers to lead in the annual community support campaign.
• Maintain rescue and first aid equipment.
• Responsible for complying with all Greater Somerset County YMCA Policies and Procedures
• Adheres and incorporates the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility and educates members about the YMCA mission and goals.
• Responsible for promoting Aquatics programs, including developing program information for the website, programming guide, social media, etc.
• Assist with collaborating and building relationships within the Branch, Association and community organizations, in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director of Aquatics.
• Actively participate in trainings, seminars, special events, and meetings as required.
  
  

Cause-Driven 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS And PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands or arms; lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on land/the weight of an adult in water; talk, and hear, remain alert for extended periods of time, with no lapses in consciousness; sit for extended periods, including in and around an elevated chair; communicate verbally, including projecting the voice across distances, and communicate swiftly and effectively with emergency personnel over telephone and in person; hear noises and distress signals in an aquatic environment, including in water, and with background noise; observe and scan all assigned sections of the water area; perform all needed rescues and survival skills; think in the abstract, problem solve and possess specific vision abilities required by this job including close, peripheral, and distance vision.

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.

Benefits

• FREE family membership to Greater Somerset County YMCA, including full access to all of our branch facilities including Bridgewater YMCA, Hillsborough YMCA, Princeton YMCA, Somerset Hills YMCA, and Somerville YMCA.
• FREE nationwide membership with access to over 2,500 YMCA locations across the country.
• Discounted program fees.
• Paid sick leave and short-term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Generous 12% retirement contribution to the YMCA Retirement Fund after eligibility period (no employee contribution required).
• Medical and dental insurance with prescription coverage.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account for medical and/or dependent care.
• 100% contribution towards life insurance and long-term disability.
• Optional additional life insurance and dependent life insurance available at low rates.
• 403(b) Smart Savings Plan.
• Generous paid time off policy.
• 7 paid holidays.
  
  

Greater Somerset County YMCA is a drug free work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information who share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.