Aquatics Director
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 develops, organizes and implements high quality, member-focused YMCA aquatic programs using an indoor pool and three outdoor pools. Essential functions include: Directing and supervising program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives. Establishing new program activities and expanding program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans. Developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with community organizations. Recruiting, hiring, training, developing, scheduling and directing staff and volunteers as needed. Reviewing and evaluating staff performance. Developing strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Ensuring records of staff certifications are current and complete. Conducting and ensuring proper maintenance of pond. Securing and scheduling pond facilities. Maintaining accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance. Conducting certifications in lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid, CPR, AED and in-service trainings. Creating and scheduling swim classes and swim team practices and meets. Collaborating with the H&W Director on water fitness classes. Assisting in the marketing and distribution of program information. Developing and monitoring program budget to meet fiscal objectives. Assisting in YMCA annual support, special events and fundraising activities. Modeling relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Responding to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner. Compiling program statistics. Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of and participation in program. Adhering to the YMCA of Pawtucket code of conduct, policies and procedures. Performing other duties as assigned. YMCA Competencies (Team Leader): 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. Qualifications
Qualifications include: Associates degree in related field or equivalent. Bachelors degree preferred. Two or more years related experience preferred, for example, as an aquatics coordinator or supervisor. Experience or knowledge of swim teams a plus. Typical requirements within 30 days of hire include: completion of Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff; Working with Program Volunteers CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens. Lifeguard certification required. Certified swim instructor, aquatics certifications or pool operation certification a plus. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. Work environment & physical demands: 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. Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.
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 develops, organizes and implements high quality, member-focused YMCA aquatic programs using an indoor pool and three outdoor pools. Essential functions include: Directing and supervising program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives. Establishing new program activities and expanding program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans. Developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with community organizations. Recruiting, hiring, training, developing, scheduling and directing staff and volunteers as needed. Reviewing and evaluating staff performance. Developing strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Ensuring records of staff certifications are current and complete. Conducting and ensuring proper maintenance of pond. Securing and scheduling pond facilities. Maintaining accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance. Conducting certifications in lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid, CPR, AED and in-service trainings. Creating and scheduling swim classes and swim team practices and meets. Collaborating with the H&W Director on water fitness classes. Assisting in the marketing and distribution of program information. Developing and monitoring program budget to meet fiscal objectives. Assisting in YMCA annual support, special events and fundraising activities. Modeling relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Responding to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner. Compiling program statistics. Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of and participation in program. Adhering to the YMCA of Pawtucket code of conduct, policies and procedures. Performing other duties as assigned. YMCA Competencies (Team Leader): 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. Qualifications
Qualifications include: Associates degree in related field or equivalent. Bachelors degree preferred. Two or more years related experience preferred, for example, as an aquatics coordinator or supervisor. Experience or knowledge of swim teams a plus. Typical requirements within 30 days of hire include: completion of Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff; Working with Program Volunteers CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens. Lifeguard certification required. Certified swim instructor, aquatics certifications or pool operation certification a plus. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. Work environment & physical demands: 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. Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.