Aquatics Director

Young Mens Christian Association Of South Hampton•Franklin, VA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of South Hampton Roads is seeking an Aquatics Director to develop, organize, and implement high-quality YMCA aquatic programs. This role ensures the aquatics experience is safe, fun, and enjoyable for members and program participants. The YMCA is a dynamic and diverse human service organization committed to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility. We offer competitive wages, benefits, and opportunities for advancement. Our association serves communities across Virginia and North Carolina, operating 21 Family Centers, 2 regional day camps, 1 resident camp, and a nine-hole golf course. We are committed to staff leadership development, offering a robust benefit program and training to secure a promising future for our employees.

Requirements

Minimum age of 21.
Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification.
Current YMCA Lifeguarding or Red Cross Lifeguarding certifications (instructor level preferred).
Must have YMCA Lifeguard Instructor Certification within 180 days of hire.
Current Swim Instructor Certification preferred, or obtained within 90 days of hire.
Current CPO or AFO certification preferred, or obtained within 60 days of hire.
Will be required to have trainer certifications in CPR, AED, O2, Swim Instructor and Lifeguarding within 1 year of employment.
Ability to maintain all required certifications and the necessary level of physical and mental readiness.
Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
Supervisory experience required.
Ability to exercise appropriate independent judgment, to assess facts and issues, and make non-routine decisions.
Requires effective team-building and team-leadership skills.
Must maintain cooperative, functional relationships with the senior leadership team, peers, and subordinates.
Must maintain a positive, energetic attitude toward YMCA work, goals, and values.
Must have ability to respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, and to travel as needed for operational management.
Must have superior oral and written communication skills and the ability to respond to a wide variety of constituencies.
Perform the duties of direct reports as needed.
Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.
Ability to pass a lifeguard water test.
Must be able to remain alert.
Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods.
Adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals.
Ability to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision.
Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue.
Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations.
Ability to work inside and outside (environments include humidity, heat, cold, and inclement weather conditions).
Must be able to lift and pull 75 pounds.
An offer of employment is contingent upon receipt of satisfactory results to meet minimum requirements of the position. They may include criminal background and reference checks, E-Verify, drug test, driver’s license record, and/or a Child Protective Services Check (CPS). Additional driver’s license check, CPS, criminal background check, alcohol, and/or drug testing may be required to be processed in the future in order to meet and/or maintain the requirements of this position.

Nice To Haves

Instructor level preferred for YMCA Lifeguarding or Red Cross Lifeguarding certifications.
Current Swim Instructor Certification preferred.
Current CPO or AFO certification preferred.
Preferred candidates will have a minimum experience of 3-5 years in the aquatics field.
College degree in a relevant field is preferred.
3-5 years in the aquatics field for supervisory experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe aquatic operation, including physical facilities with trained and ready staff.
Growth of aquatics programming, including Swim Lessons and Family Programs.
Management of Operations, including Certifications, Audits, In-Services, Chemical Logs, etc.
Staff Development, including Recruiting, Hiring, and Training.
Supervision of all aspects of aquatics safety at the assigned center.
Accountable for budget expectations and outcomes of the aquatics department.
Responsible for recruitment of new members and participants through innovative aquatic programming.
Responsible for providing complete aquatics maintenance and pool care.
Work cohesively with outside organizations and partners to ensure the pool is available to meet the ongoing needs of the community.
Develop and manage the aquatics budget to meet fiscal objectives.
Make necessary purchases, inventories, and deliveries of all program-related supplies.
Direct and supervise all aquatic program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives.
Establish new program activities and expand programs within the community.
Create and schedule swim classes, rentals, water exercise, and family events in the pool.
Model relationship-building skills in all interactions.
Respond to all member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
Compile program statistics.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation.
Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and supervise all aquatic personnel and volunteers.
Review and evaluate staff performance.
Develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
Ensure records of staff certifications are current and complete.
Conduct lifeguarding, swim instruction, oxygen administration, swim instructor First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation training.
Assist with Program Committee and Cabinet meetings as necessary.
Ensure all aquatics staff is trained in emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately.
Follow expectations of regular in-service training for staff and complete all related reports.
Actively participate in YMCA fundraising activities and special events.
Complete employee training as required.
Adhere to all YMCA of South Hampton Roads policies, procedures, rules, safety precautions, regulations and best practices.
Perform all functions as those they supervise and meet qualifications and certifications of Lifeguard III and Swim Instructor.
Assist in all areas as assigned.
Conduct and ensure proper maintenance of outdoor pools and indoor pools.
Maintain accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance.