What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aquatics Director position at YMCA?
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Job Description
The Aquatics Director contributes to the Ys success by assisting the Branch Director in developing and sustaining an environment in our Y that supports our mission, values and guiding principles. The primary responsibility is in selecting, leading and developing aquatics staff, evaluating the participant experience, partnering with the Senior Aquatics Director in programming and scheduling, and leading efforts to drive membership growth and program participation. The Aquatics Director may conduct classes and/or work as a Lifeguard as needed.
Qualifications
- This position requires a background in an aquatic and/or recreation environment
- Must demonstrate commitment to the Ys cause and mission.
- Must demonstrate ability to build relationships and deliver an exceptional experience.
- Previous swim instruction and work with special need populations are beneficial.
- Experience supervising, training, and developing staff preferred.
- YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguarding certification (which includes CPR/First Aid and AED certification) is required within the first sixty days of employment (training provided).
- Lifeguard Instructor certification is preferred.
Essential Functions
- Foster an environment and culture that supports our mission, values, and guiding principles while leading efforts to drive membership, growth, and program participation.
- Lead the implementation of programs and initiatives, provide leadership to the Full Time Aquatic staff, Swim Instructors, and Lifeguard staff.
- Provide overall direction to develop and promote engaging, safe, and fun aquatic programming that passes a passion for aquatic activities on to participants and members.
- Essential programming components include innovation, water safety, healthy living, and love and respect for aquatic activities.
- Serve as a part of the leadership team at the center level on key initiatives and tasks to include fundraising and Leader on Duty.
- Maintain daily aquatic facility operations and pool records current.
Act according to facility protocol to ensure safety of all staff, children and volunteers which includes:
- Follow employees and volunteers screening requirements and use screening tools to screen for abuse risk.
- Provide employees and volunteers with on-going supervision and training related to abuse risk.
- Provide employees and volunteers with regular feedback regarding their boundaries with children.
- Require employees and volunteers to adhere to policies and procedures related to abuse risk.
- Respond quickly to policy and procedure violations using the organization’s progressive disciplinary procedures.
- Respond seriously and confidentially to reports of suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.
- Follow mandated reporting requirements.
- Communicate to all employees and volunteers the organization’s commitment to protect children from abuse.
- Report essential abuse risk management information to VP, Chief People Officer & Risk Management Officer.
