Aquatics Director

YMCA of Northwest North Carolina•King, NC

4d•$43,888 - $47,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Aquatics Director at the Stokes Family YMCA is responsible for organizing and executing aquatic programming, including swim lessons, lifeguarding, and water fitness. The role supervises aquatic staff and volunteers and leads programs for members of all ages and abilities, with the goal of helping participants develop lifelong swimming skills. The branch has one indoor pool. The director manages departmental budgets, staffing, schedules, certifications, training, payroll, safety, and program operations. The position also develops community partnerships, supports marketing and fundraising, responds to member and community concerns, and contributes to branch strategy and events. The director serves as the branch Risk Manager, helps coordinate Emergency Action Plan training, and may fill in as a lifeguard or swim instructor when needed. This is a full-time position at the Stokes Family YMCA in King, North Carolina. The listed salary range is $43,888 to $47,000.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old.
Possess strong swimming skills and successfully complete the YMCA-required lifeguard certification within the first six months of employment; YMCA lifeguard certification is required within 30 days of employment.
Complete the YMCA-administered required skills assessment.
Obtain or maintain CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen training.
Complete Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff, Bloodborne Pathogens, Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting Awareness, and other required training.
Obtain YMCA lifeguard certification or equivalent, YSL V7 Swim Lesson Instructor certification, and Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification.
Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Communicate positively but firmly and demonstrate mature judgment, sound decision-making, and the ability to work as a team member and maintain relationships with participants, staff, and the public.
Pursue continual personal and professional development and maintain knowledge of current aquatics research and developments.
Meet physical demands including hearing distress signals and noises in and around the aquatic area, remaining alert, seeing all parts of an assigned zone, meeting strength and lifting requirements, and regularly standing, walking, sitting, talking, and hearing.
Work evenings and weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

Aquatic management experience with the YMCA or another organization.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as sports management or exercise science.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage yearly budgets for related departments to meet fiscal objectives.
Supervise aquatic staff and volunteers, including recruiting, hiring, training, coaching, evaluating, assigning work, reviewing timesheets, and addressing performance or employee-relations issues.
Identify staffing and training needs and ensure required staff certifications remain current.
Market aquatic programs and distribute program information; work with leadership and Marketing to develop strategies and campaign materials.
Organize program registrations and monitor program effectiveness and participation.
Develop and expand community programs in accordance with association and branch strategic plans, adapting programs to community needs.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations, employees, members, vendors, and the public.
Coordinate use of aquatic facilities for members, programs, and events.
Provide quarterly in-service training for swim and water fitness instructors and monthly lifeguard in-service training.
Organize or conduct YMCA Lifeguard and ASHI courses for internal and external customers.
Review and maintain departmental payroll and organize monthly lifeguard and pool schedules, publishing them by the last week of the preceding month.
Work with the Executive Director of Aquatics and Human Resources on employee relations and discipline, maintaining documentation.
Respond promptly to member and community inquiries and complaints.
Provide leadership and direction for short- and long-range strategic plans.
Follow Aquatics Department quality standards and serve as branch Risk Manager, coordinating leadership roles, branch strategies, and Emergency Action Plan training.
Ensure departments incorporate safety training into in-service sessions and take the lead on legally required training.
Assist with branch and association fundraising, special events, and Aquatics Department fundraising events, including United Way and the Annual Impact Fund.
Promote and incorporate YMCA core values and the character development model into program activities.
Fill in as a lifeguard or swim instructor as needed.
Attend required meetings and training, assist with special events, serve as Manager On Duty when needed, and complete employee WPRs.