Aquatic Director (Full-Time, Exempt)

Do you have a love for the field of Aquatics, specifically in Health and Safety and love working with people? Do you have experience in Aquatic Management and Supervisory experience? We are looking for a dynamic individual to join the busy aquatics department of our Central Community Branch YMCA!

Under the direction of the Branch Executive Director the Aquatics Director at the Central Community Branch YMCA intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined while also managing high-quality, member-focused aquatics programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensures programs and services meet community needs to include supervising existing program activities, establishing new program activities, and expanding the program within the community as needed. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
• Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations and conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pools. Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance.
• Recruits and hires diverse staff and volunteer teams across multiple dimensions of diversity. Onboards and develops them for success. Conducts lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid and CPR trainings. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete.
• Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within the area of responsibility.
• Manages the program, including developing and monitoring the program budget to meet fiscal objectives; compiling program statistics to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in the program; securing and scheduling the pool facilities; and creating and scheduling the classes, practices and meets.
• Ensure clear, consistent and concise information is communicated to the Facilities Department regarding quality adherence to the Department of Public Works standards. Remain trained and available to assist the Facilities Department in the maintenance and operation of the Pools;
• Play an active leadership role in the branch Annual Campaign and assist leadership in the successful completion of the campaign and other related special events and activities;
• Participate in Association Mission Impact Teams and other committees as needed
• Create YUSA Aquatic Safety Plans for the CCB pool and Camp Blanchard; updated as necessary and follow all guidelines contained within
• Responsible for 15-20 hours per week scheduled time on direct program delivery

QULAIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• YMCA Team Leader certification preferred.
• Three years related experience preferred (e.g., as an aquatics coordinator or supervisor).
• Minimum age of 21.
• Within 30 days of hire, completion of Child Abuse Prevention, Working with Program Volunteers, CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens training.
• Completion of YMCA aquatics training and trainer certifications.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Job Type: Full-Time (Exempt)

Schedule: Monday-Friday 40hrs per week 

Pay: $47,476 to $50,000 per year (based on education and experience). Plus, generous PTO, access to YMCA facilities for all YMCA employees, Medical, Dental, Disability, Life, Vision, & Pet Insurance, and ability to participate 403b Retirement Savings Plan. Also, once fully vested, the YMCA will pay into a retirement account (403a) for you with an employer match!

If this sounds like something you are qualified to do and want to apply, please submit your online application today!

About Us:

The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. 

OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are a safe place for children, teens and vulnerable populations, and all staff, regardless of their role within the organization, are required to ensure the trust that families place in us is earned each and every day. Child protection is every employee’s job, and employees may not begin work until they are trained. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to strengthen our community, beginning with you.