Aquatics Director - Warrensville YMCA

YMCA of Greater Cleveland•Warrensville Heights, OH

About The Position

The Aquatics Director develops, organizes, and implements high-quality aquatic programs focused on YMCA members and the community. The role directs program activities to meet community needs and YMCA objectives, establishes and expands programs, and builds collaborative relationships with community organizations. It also oversees staff and volunteers, pool operations and maintenance, aquatic safety, training, program scheduling, budgets, and program evaluation. The director responds to member and community inquiries, supports fundraising and special events, assists with Program Committee meetings, and serves as a Cause Driven Leader on Duty. Other duties may be assigned, and the description may be amended.

Requirements

Minimum of three years of related experience.
Certified Pool Operator certification; preferred before hire or must be obtained within 90 days of employment.
Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification.
CPR and First Aid certification and safety training, required within 30 days of hire.
Within 30 days of hire, complete YMCA program-specific and operational trainings: Blood Borne Pathogen, Ten Commandments of Effective Lifeguarding, Child Abuse Prevention and Recognition, Incident Reporting, Bullying, Active Shooter, Allergies, Driver Safety, Harassment, Proper Lifting, New Employee Orientation, and Program and Financial Operation Trainings.
Complete YMCA aquatics training and trainer certifications.
Demonstrate commitment to the YMCA mission and cause, and uphold its values and ethics.
Ability to work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
Willingness and ability to serve as a mandated reporter of suspected child abuse or neglect and follow the specified reporting process.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.
Three years of supervisor and/or leadership experience, such as head lifeguard, aquatics coordinator, or supervisor.
Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor certifications.

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise program activities to meet community needs and YMCA objectives.
Establish new program activities and expand programs in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations.
Recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule, and direct personnel and volunteers; review and evaluate staff performance; and develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
Ensure staff certification records are current and complete.
Conduct regular and frequent sanitation of equipment and assigned areas as directed by YMCA leadership.
Monitor daily pool operations for compliance with applicable health and safety regulations.
Implement aquatic safety best practices, develop a culture of aquatic safety, conduct cross-department safety drills, and ensure staff know facility emergency protocols.
Conduct and ensure proper maintenance of pools.
Secure and schedule pool facilities.
Maintain accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance.
Conduct or ensure delivery of lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid, and CPR trainings.
Create and schedule aquatics programs, including swim lessons, water fitness classes, and swim team practices and meets.
Assist with marketing and distribution of program information.
Develop and monitor safety, swim team, and program budgets to meet fiscal objectives.
Assist with YMCA fundraising activities and special events.
Model relationship-building skills, including Listen First, and respond promptly to member and community inquiries and complaints.
Assist with Program Committee meetings.
Compile program statistics and monitor and evaluate program effectiveness and participation.
Serve as a Cause Driven Leader on Duty (CDLOD).
Perform other duties as assigned.