Aquatics Director

Description

This position supports the work of the YMCA of Columbia-Willamette, a leading, philanthropic organization committed to strengthening the foundations of our communities. The Leader, Healthy Living (Aquatics Director) stewards the Y’s cause and advocates for the Y’s mission and strategic plan, promoting and protecting the brand and reputation as a global, inclusive organization. The Leader, Healthy Living (Aquatics Director) will oversee all aquatics components and leadership of the Aquatics Department within the Clark County Family YMCA to ensure aquatics programs objectives are met. Supervision of aquatics Leadership includes but is not limited to Program management including lifeguards training, Safety Inservice trainings, swim lessons, Master Swim Team, and Tornadoes YMCA swim team, and aquatics exercise. The position will be responsible for developing and managing successful financial plans and strategies to grow aquatics revenue and philanthropy. The Leader, Healthy Living (Aquatics Director) will engage and train staff to provide a high quality of service to members and the community.

Requirements

• Plan programs and schedule to meet branch and association goals and objectives. Ensure schedules meet the needs of members, guests, and program participants.
• Staff Management: supervise, train and evaluate staff and volunteers in the aquatics department.
• Maintain pool to meet or exceed association and state standards.
• Responsible for management and development of Aquatics Department budget. Develop, manage, and implement strategies to develop and meet the budget, and budget for growth each yet.
• Ensure safety is planned into all policies, procedures, programs, events, training, and evaluations. Lead by example, conduct regular training, and enforce compliance.
• Assume responsibility while on duty in the event of an emergency and follow all procedures.
• Attend Aquatics cabinet meetings, and lead meeting as appropriate for staff communication and development.
• Know the members, be available to serve, and intervene effectively when conflict arises.
• Ensure all team member shifts are covered, doing the work personally as needed.
• Lead or assist with training including monthly in-service sessions.
• Playing a key role and participating in the YMCA annual community fundraising campaign including recruiting volunteers and securing donations each campaign.
• Develop and implement special aquatics events (Healthy Kids Day etc) to build good will, membership and revenue.
• Development of self and others: seek timely and relevant training for self, staff, and volunteers, keep informed of developments, trends, and new techniques affecting YMCA programming. 
• Manage relationships with 3rd party organizations that utilize the pools ie High school swim teams, Private schools, rentals
• Develop Aquatics annual plan to present to leadership.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director, all Leaders at the branch level, and regional aquatics team.
• Collaborate regularly with branch leadership, program operations and regional teams to ensure the aquatics member experience is consistent, integrated and aligned with member needs and associations strategic plan.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

· Two (2) plus years’ experience in aquatics setting, preferably in a leadership position

· Current certifications in the following areas: Lifeguard by any of the following: Red Cross, Ellis, or YMCA (preferable), CPR and First Aid for the professional rescuer, and LGI (or must be willing and able to obtain within 90 days)

· Two (2) plus years’ experience in aquatics setting, preferably in a leadership position

· Possess strong oral and written communication skills

· Demonstration of a Team Player

· Experience with budget management

· Experience with supervision

· Experience with pool mechanics

· Must be an energetic, creative, and goal-oriented person

· Must have good knowledge of basic business principles, sound reasoning, ability, and a high aptitude for working with people

· Must pass YMCA background check

Preferred Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in related field

· YMCA Team Leader certification

· Certification as a swim instructor

· Certification and/or experience in pool maintenance

· Certification and/or experience in teaching water fitness classes

· Supervisory/management experience