Aquatics Director

YMCA Of South Hampton Roads•Portsmouth, VA

11h•$45,000 - $50,000

About The Position

The Aquatics Director develops, organizes, and implements high-quality YMCA aquatic programs under the direction of the Executive Director and with accountability to the Vice President of Aquatics Experience. The role ensures a safe, fun, and enjoyable aquatic experience for members and program participants and oversees aquatics safety, programming, operations, staff development, and pool care at the assigned center. The director develops and manages the aquatics budget, oversees program and membership development, and recruits, hires, trains, schedules, and supervises aquatic personnel and volunteers. The role also manages facility maintenance and pool operations, maintains required records and certifications, responds to emergencies, participates in fundraising, and works with center and association leaders and community partners to meet community needs. This position operates in an aquatic, recreational, and community-based environment, indoors or outdoors. It requires regular interaction with participants, children, families, team members, leaders, and other stakeholders, as well as the ability to instruct and observe participants and demonstrate swimming and stroke techniques. The role includes prolonged standing, lifting and moving equipment up to 50 pounds, and assisting a small to average-sized child as needed. Work may involve humidity, heat, cold, and inclement weather, and requires maintaining attention and communicating in a loud, active environment.

Requirements

Minimum age of 21.
CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, and Basic First Aid certifications.
Current YMCA Lifeguarding or Red Cross Deep Water Lifeguarding certification.
Obtain YMCA Lifeguard Instructor Certification within 180 days of hire.
Obtain or maintain current Swim Instructor Certification within 90 days of hire.
Obtain or maintain trainer certifications in CPR, AED, oxygen administration, Swim Instructor, and Lifeguarding within one year of employment.
Ability to maintain 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 instruct and observe participants and demonstrate proper swimming and stroke techniques.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods, lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, and lift or assist a small to average-sized child as needed.
Ability to safely demonstrate aquatic skills and perform essential swim lesson teaching functions.
Ability to maintain attention and communicate effectively in a loud and active aquatic environment.
Successful completion and maintenance of applicable position requirements, which may include background screening, driver's license review, CPS screening, and drug and/or alcohol testing, as required by the position or law.

Nice To Haves

Instructor-level YMCA Lifeguarding or Red Cross Deep Water Lifeguarding certification.
Current Swim Instructor Certification.
Current CPO or AFO certification.
Three to five years of experience in the aquatics field.
College degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

Maintain safe aquatic operations, facilities, and a trained and ready staff.
Develop and manage the aquatics budget to meet fiscal objectives.
Make necessary purchases and manage inventories and deliveries of program-related supplies in accordance with Association standards.
Direct and supervise aquatic programs, establish new activities, and expand programs in accordance with community needs and YMCA plans.
Create and schedule swim classes, rentals, water exercise, and family events.
Respond to member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner, using relationship-building skills.
Compile program statistics and monitor and evaluate program effectiveness and participation.
Recruit, hire, train, schedule, supervise, review, and evaluate aquatic personnel and volunteers; develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
Ensure staff certification records are current and complete.
Conduct lifeguarding, swim instruction, oxygen administration, swim instructor First Aid, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation training.
Ensure aquatics staff are trained in emergency procedures; respond to emergencies in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures; conduct regular in-service training and complete related records.
Assist with Program Committee and Cabinet meetings as necessary.
Participate in YMCA fundraising activities and special events.
Complete required employee training, including new employee training, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Child Abuse Prevention.
Follow YMCA of South Hampton Roads policies, procedures, safety precautions, regulations, and best practices.
Maintain the qualifications and certifications of a Lifeguard III and Swim Instructor and perform functions of those supervised.
Assist in other areas as assigned.
Conduct and ensure proper maintenance of outdoor and indoor pools.
Maintain accurate pool chemical and facility maintenance records in accordance with state, local, and YMCA health and safety regulations.
Work with the center Executive Director, Association team, outside organizations, and community partners to ensure pool availability for community needs.
Meet assigned organizational and youth development goals as measured by program quality, safety and compliance, accreditation readiness, cause-driven measures, operating results, participant and team member experience, and supervisor evaluation.