Aquatics Director - Mukwonago
About The Position
The Aquatics Director plans, develops, supervises, and administers all aquatic programming under the direction of the Executive Director. The role oversees aquatics staff and daily pool operations, develops and evaluates programs, manages the aquatics budget and safety portfolio, and builds relationships with community organizations. The director also serves on staff and association leadership groups, conducts tours, fills Manager on Duty shifts, and assists with the annual fundraising campaign. The position directly supervises lifeguards, swim instructors, aquatics specialists, and/or an assistant aquatics director.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 21.
- Current Lifeguard certification through the American Red Cross or YMCA.
- Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and AED certifications.
- Strong organizational abilities and oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- Ability to perform the position's essential functions and supervise program activities, including sufficient strength, agility, and mobility.
- Ability to hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment and remain alert without lapses of consciousness.
- Ability to use a computer for extended periods and communicate using a computer and phone or smart device.
- Able to work required evening and weekend hours, coordinating hours with the assistant aquatics director.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent.
- One to two years of related experience, such as aquatics coordinator, supervisor, or assistant director.
- Lifeguard Instructor Certification.
- Certified Pool Operator certification, or willingness to obtain it within six months of hire.
Responsibilities
- Prioritize member care through supervision of aquatics staff.
- Recruit, train, onboard, develop, and schedule aquatics staff, including lifeguards and swim instructors; plan ongoing staff training.
- Conduct lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid, and CPR trainings, and ensure staff certification records are current and complete.
- Ensure programs and services meet community needs; supervise existing activities and establish or expand programs as needed.
- Assist with marketing and distributing program information.
- Monitor daily pool operations and ensure compliance with state, local, and YMCA health and safety regulations.
- Model relationship-building skills and develop collaborative relationships with community organizations.
- Maintain clear and concise communication within the area of responsibility.
- Manage the program budget and monitor it against fiscal objectives; compile program statistics to evaluate program effectiveness and participation; secure and schedule pool facilities; and create and schedule classes.
- Participate in staff leadership meetings, conduct tours, fill Manager on Duty shifts, and assist with the annual fundraising campaign.
- Manage the branch safety and risk portfolio and serve on the Association Safety and Risk Cabinet.
- Attend and participate in the Association Aquatics Cabinet.
- Supervise assigned staff, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, and addressing and resolving issues.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
