Aquatics Manager

YMCA of Metropolitan Denver • Denver, CO

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The Aquatic Manger, working as part of the YMCA of Metropolitan Denver, will deliver professional customer service and relationship building skills to create a welcoming environment at the center. The incumbent will also exhibit the core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and innovation in all aspects of their work. The Aquatic Manager will be responsible for the training and supervision at all assigned pools. The incumbent will be responsible for the growth and safety of all Aquatic programs at assigned pools. Under the direct supervision of the VP of Member Experience, the Aquatic manager will create and ensure an excellent experience for all members. THE YMCA AS THE THIRD PLACE To be the welcoming and transformative place - beyond work and home - where people feel most able to be their true selves; explore their purpose, dreams and goals; achieve health and wellness for their spirit, mind and body; connect with their community and feel a sense of belonging and possibilities like nowhere else.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and/or one to three years of aquatic management experience.
• Obtain YMCA Team Leader certified within three years of hire date
• Should hold current certification in the following: YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor, YMCA Lifeguard, CPR PRO, AED, First Aid, Oxygen, Certified Pool Operator
• Current Lifeguarding certification, CPR and First Aid are required.

Nice To Haves

• CPO and LGI preferred.
• If not already held, must become certified in the following: YMCA Lifeguard Instructor, CPR Pro/AED/O2/First Aid Instructor

Responsibilities

• Ensure that safety is always a priority in your pools and adhere to YMCA Aquatic Guidelines and YMCA Risk Management Guidelines
• Be visible to members at all times-work towards creating an excellent member experience.
• Grow aquatic programs through quality programming, marketing and cross selling of programs and create new innovative programs and services that meet the Center’s needs.
• Provide efficient scheduling of facility
• Ability to lead and motivate others within the aquatics department.
• Ensure all staff follow emergency plans and are current in all training and certifications.
• Maintain a clean and safe YMCA. Take initiative to clean up/repair areas.
• Always be dressed in appropriate attire and wear nametag.
• Attend and remain current on all mandatory trainings and staff meetings.
• Report all accidents and incidents to your supervisor immediately using proper forms.
• Be trained, willing and available to teach swim lessons and water exercise classes.
• Hire, Train, Schedule and supervise all aquatics staff
• Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and water chemistry of the pool and pool operation.
• Family programming at the center (i.e. birthday parties).
• Any other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health and Vision Care
• Dental
• Generous Retirement Contribution Options -Includes company contribution of 10% once eligibility is met
• Paid Time off
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Free Membership
• Program Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager