Aquatics Director (Full-Time) - Central - YMCA : Job Details

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Aquatics Director will assist with program quality and the planning and implementation of programs.

SALARY RANGE: $77,500.00 - $82,000.00

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for recruiting, training, coaching, and leading lifeguards and swim instructors.
• Ensure staff maintain all required certifications.
• Administrative duties include staff development (recruitment, selection, scheduling, training, supervision, etc.).
• Assist with Branch events and the Annual Giving Campaign.
• Build and maintain close and positive relationships with participants and parents.
• Follow all policies and procedures in the Y Aquatics SOP Manual created and/or approved by the Association.
• Maintain a safe environment at all times.
• Attend training and meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Visual and auditory ability to observe and respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.
• Ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Ability to climb, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 20 pounds.
• May need to utilize remote working conditions/assignment, according to policy and approved agreement.
• May require cross-training and cross-functioning of current position.
• May need to utilize available resources to provide virtual experiences for members, participants, staff, and the community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor degree or 1 year of aquatic experience.
• Enthusiastic, fun, great personality.
• Ability to effectively interact with participants, parents, and staff.
• Available on weekends and evenings as needed.
• Possess the following certifications at the time of hire:
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer or accredited equivalent.
• Emergency Oxygen Administration.
• Standard First Aid.
• Lifeguard certification.
• YMCA Swim Instructor certification preferred.
• Possess or obtain within 90 days of hire the following YMCA trainings:
• YMCA Lifeguard certification.
• YMCA Swim Instructor certification.
• YMCA Lifeguard Instructor.
• YMCA Swim Lesson Trainer.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):

Change Leadership: Facilitates, co-creates, and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and/or community.

Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y's work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.

Philanthropy: Secures resources and support to advance the Y's work.

Volunteerism: Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization.

Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.

Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y's cause.

Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.

Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgement.

Fiscal Management: Manages the Y's resources responsibly and sustains the Y's nonprofit business model.

Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role.

Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y's work and impact in the community.

Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.

Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.

Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.