Aquatics Director

Young Mens Christian Association Of South Hampton•Virginia Beach, VA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of South Hampton Roads is seeking an Aquatics Director to develop, organize, and implement high-quality YMCA aquatic programs. This role ensures the aquatics experience is safe, fun, and enjoyable for members and program participants. The YMCA is a dynamic and diverse human service organization committed to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility. We offer competitive wages, benefits, and opportunities for advancement. Our association serves communities across Virginia and North Carolina, operating 21 Family Centers, 2 regional day camps, 1 resident camp, and a nine-hole golf course. We are committed to staff development and encourage membership in the YMCA Professionals Network.

Requirements

Minimum age of 21.
Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification.
Current YMCA Lifeguarding or Red Cross Lifeguarding certifications (instructor level preferred).
Must have YMCA Lifeguard Instructor Certification within 180 days of hire.
Current Swim Instructor Certification preferred, or obtained within 90 days of hire.
Current CPO or AFO certification preferred, or obtained within 60 days of hire.
Will be required to have trainer certifications in CPR, AED, O2, Swim Instructor and Lifeguarding within 1 year of employment.
Ability to maintain all 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 exercise appropriate independent judgment.
Effective team-building and team-leadership skills.
Must maintain cooperative, functional relationships with the senior leadership team, peers, and subordinates.
Must maintain a positive, energetic attitude toward YMCA work, goals, and values.
Ability to respond to emergencies 24 hours a day.
Ability to travel as needed for operational management.
Superior oral and written communication skills.
Ability to respond to a wide variety of constituencies.
Perform the duties of direct reports as needed.
Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.
Ability to pass a lifeguard water test.
Must be able to remain alert.
Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods.
Adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals.
Ability to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision.
Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue.
Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations.
Ability to work inside and outside (environments include humidity, heat, cold, and inclement weather conditions).
Must be able to lift and pull 75 pounds.
Satisfactory results from background checks (criminal background, reference checks, E-Verify, drug test, driver’s license record, and/or Child Protective Services Check).

Nice To Haves

Instructor level preferred for YMCA Lifeguarding or Red Cross Lifeguarding certifications.
Current Swim Instructor Certification.
Current CPO or AFO certification.
Minimum experience of 3-5 years in the aquatics field.
College degree in a relevant field is preferred.
3-5 years of supervisory experience in the aquatics field.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe aquatic operation, including physical facilities with trained and ready staff.
Grow aquatics programming, including Swim Lessons and Family Programs.
Manage operations such as certifications, audits, in-services, and chemical logs.
Develop staff through recruiting, hiring, and training.
Supervise all aspects of aquatics safety at the assigned center.
Manage the budget and achieve outcomes for the aquatics department.
Recruit new members and participants through innovative aquatic programming.
Provide complete aquatics maintenance and pool care.
Collaborate with outside organizations and partners to meet community needs.
Develop and manage the aquatics budget to meet fiscal objectives.
Make necessary purchases, inventories, and deliveries of program-related supplies.
Direct and supervise all aquatic program activities.
Establish new program activities and expand programs within the community.
Create and schedule swim classes, rentals, water exercise, and family events.
Model relationship-building skills in all interactions.
Respond to member and community inquiries and complaints.
Compile program statistics and monitor program effectiveness.
Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and supervise all aquatic personnel and volunteers.
Review and evaluate staff performance.
Develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
Ensure records of staff certifications are current and complete.
Conduct lifeguarding, swim instruction, oxygen administration, and First Aid/CPR training.
Ensure all aquatics staff are trained in emergency procedures and respond to emergencies.
Complete all related reports for record keeping.
Actively participate in YMCA fundraising activities and special events.
Complete employee training as required.
Adhere to all YMCA policies, procedures, rules, safety precautions, regulations, and best practices.
Perform all functions as those they supervise and meet qualifications and certifications of Lifeguard III and Swim Instructor.
Assist in all areas as assigned.
Conduct and ensure proper maintenance of outdoor and indoor pools.
Maintain accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance.