Aquatics Director

YMCA OF GREATE MONMOUTH COUNTY•Red Bank, NJ

20h•$55,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Executive Director, the Aquatics Director at the Red Bank Family YMCA is responsible for the oversight of the swim lesson program, which includes fiscal responsibility, staffing and supervision. The primary responsibilities of this position includes the oversight, planning, staffing, supervising, and delivering a program which brings the joy of swimming to children and adults using the YMCA Swim Lessons Curriculum while providing direct service as an instructor. The Aquatics Director will be the principal contact for parents and participants for the YMCA swim lessons and aquatics certification programs. The Director will create the lesson schedule, deliver and manage swim lessons programs in the YMCA’s CRM database (Daxko) and conduct monthly in-service trainings. The Aquatics Director will enthusiastically represent the YMCA of the Jersey Shore by displaying a positive attitude, maintaining a high level of energy and commitment to quality throughout all aspects of the job through the five-character values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and inclusivity. Provides leadership and support to YMCA aquatics programming by providing private and group lessons and certification courses and appropriately mentoring swim Instructors including conducting effective onboarding and training for new employees. Implements a swim lesson and aquatics certification program which drives an increase in participant enrollment resulting in attaining revenue and budget goals as set by the Executive Director. Instructs swimming lessons as assigned in accordance with YMCA guidelines. Leads the department by developing schedules, overseeing guards, ensuring all safety and risk prevention policies are followed. Assists as needed with pool administration including the creation of the Swim Lessons, Program Swim Lessons, Master's Program and Swim Instructor schedules. Assists with recording maintenance logs and communicating any maintenance issues to facility manager. Attends and leads staff meetings, and training as required. Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Responds to emergency situations as needed. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary. Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Keeping areas safe. Reports damaged equipment to supervisor and places orders for approved equipment. Conveys basic information on YMCA programs and schedules to members and, as appropriate, refers members to other YMCA Total Health programs and/or staff.

Requirements

Minimum 21 years of age
Current American Red Cross lifeguard certification
Current American Red Cross First Aid certification
Current American Red Cross CPR/AED certification
Current American Red Cross oxygen administration certification
YMCA Swim Lesson V.6 Instructor Certification (within 90 days of employment)
CPO required or willingness to obtain within 90 days of employment
Demonstrated ability to assist children and others in the development of swimming skills
Ability to teach skills to others
Completes Online Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days
Completes Online Blood Borne Pathogens training within 30 days
Completes Online Unlawful Harassment Prevention training within 30 days
Completes the YMCA of the Jersey Shore New Team Member Orientation within 90 days
Ability to maintain certification level of physical and mental readiness

Nice To Haves

American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor preferred

Responsibilities

Oversight of the swim lesson program, including fiscal responsibility, staffing, and supervision.
Planning, staffing, supervising, and delivering the YMCA Swim Lessons Curriculum.
Serving as the principal contact for parents and participants for swim lessons and aquatics certification programs.
Creating lesson schedules and managing swim lessons programs in the YMCA’s CRM database (Daxko).
Conducting monthly in-service trainings.
Providing private and group lessons and certification courses.
Mentoring swim instructors, including onboarding and training new employees.
Implementing a swim lesson and aquatics certification program to increase participant enrollment and meet revenue and budget goals.
Instructing swimming lessons as assigned in accordance with YMCA guidelines.
Developing schedules, overseeing guards, and ensuring safety and risk prevention policies are followed.
Assisting with pool administration, including creating schedules for various programs.
Recording maintenance logs and communicating maintenance issues to the facility manager.
Attending and leading staff meetings and training.
Following all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures.
Responding to emergency situations as needed.
Completing incident and accident reports.
Organizing and putting away class equipment and keeping areas safe.
Reporting damaged equipment to the supervisor and placing orders for approved equipment.
Conveying basic information on YMCA programs and schedules to members and referring them to other YMCA Total Health programs and/or staff.