Aquatic Director - Fairfield YMCA
Great Miami Valley YMCA, Fairfield, OH, United States
Aquatic Director
FLSA Status: Exempt
Starting Salary: $40,000
Status: Full-Time
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Branch Executive, the Aquatics Director and administers, supervises, and develops the aquatic programs of the Branch.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Develop and expand aquatics programs and services for all age groups.
- Develop long range vision and strategies for the Aquatics Department.
- Recruit and secure sufficient qualified staff and volunteers to effectively operate the facility and programs of the departments as budgeted and approved.
- Supervise and guide all aquatic staff in the duties outlined in their job descriptions.
- Organize, staff, and conduct registration for all aquatics programming.
- Plan and develop the schedule for all aquatics programming.
- Collaborate with community organizations and service agencies to provide YMCA aquatic programs for all populations.
- Lead the planning and development of a continuous program of staff and volunteer training and development, affording the opportunity for total staff certification in YMCA aquatic leadership. Provide CPR and First Aid training for all branch staff.
- Inspect the facilities and equipment within the department to ensure high standards of maintenance, cleanliness, and repair of equipment.
- Understand and implement total emergency procedures, closing and opening of the pool facilities, etc.
- Provide ongoing member services to program participants, parents, staff, and volunteers to ensure understanding of their needs and current trends.
- Conduct and prepare aquatic evaluations including cost analysis, program enrollments, and qualitative measures of program and membership services.
- Plan and develop an annual budget of income and expense for the department. Administer the annual budget as approved emphasizing income production and expense control.
- Manage all first aid and blood-borne pathogen kits for all areas of operation of all facilities.
- Manage surplus supplies and place all orders as necessary. Maintain supplies in an organized manner.
- Manage pool and whirlpool operations.
- Support all branch and association-wide membership retention and engagement initiatives including annual campaign efforts.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Recreation or Health and Physical Education or related field is preferred or associate’s degree and relevant experience.
- Experience: Must have experience in aquatics, preferably two to three years at the YMCA.
- Must have YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent certification or have willingness to obtain within the first 60 days of employment.
- Must have Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications or have willingness to obtain within the first 60 days of employment.
- Experience in leadership roles in YMCA Aquatic Institutes and seminars to include training of preschool swimming, progressive swimming, and lifesaving specialist instructors preferred.
- Budget development and administration skills preferred. Planning and program development skills preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- Physical ability to respond quickly in emergencies: regular kneeling, bending, or sitting.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
- Must be able to handle multiple tasks.