Charles E. Lakin/KIRN YMCA Aquatics Manager

Ymca of Greater Omaha • Council Bluffs, IA

9d • $17 - $18

About The Position

The Aquatics Manager supports the YMCA of Greater Omaha’s mission to strengthen the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The role helps ensure members, participants, and guests have a safe and enjoyable pool environment that supports their goals. The manager supervises program activities, supports staff and volunteers, monitors pool operations and safety compliance, and helps plan and evaluate aquatics programming.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• At least one year of supervisory experience in customer service and/or instruction.
• Demonstrated success leading an aquatic-focused or equivalent team.
• Demonstrated leadership, dependability, and flexibility in work hours.
• Complete YMCA cause and culture training and aquatics-specific training within 30 days of hire, including lifeguard certification if needed, BLS CPR, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen Administration; training is provided by the YMCA.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Successful clearance of a background check.
• Follow youth-boundary policies and abuse-risk-management training; complete required abuse-prevention training before the first shift.
• Reliable transportation; travel between local branches may be required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise program activities to meet community needs and YMCA objectives; work with a supervisor to establish new activities and expand programs in line with strategic and operating plans.
• Support staff and volunteers and work with a supervisor on strategies to lead staff and achieve goals, which may include direct supervision and leadership.
• Assist in maintaining staff records.
• Monitor and maintain daily pool-operation records, comply with state, local, and YMCA health and safety regulations, and ensure proper pool maintenance.
• Create and schedule classes, practices, and other events to meet program and community needs.
• Assist with program statistics and monitor and evaluate program effectiveness and participation.
• Assist with marketing and distribution of program information.
• Assist with YMCA fundraising activities and special events.
• Participate in branch, department, and association staff meetings and training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Screen and train staff on abuse prevention policies, enforce those policies, promote a reporting culture, address violations, maintain confidentiality, and communicate zero tolerance.
• Report suspicious behavior and policy violations and follow mandated abuse-reporting responsibilities.

Benefits

• Free individual YMCA membership.
• YMCA program and childcare discounts.
• Flexible work attire, with YMCA shirts provided.
• Rain On Demand Pay to access pay sooner.
• Tuition discounts.
• Training and development and opportunities to advance.
• 100% employer-paid retirement contribution of 12% of earnings after eligibility requirements are met, with no employee match or contribution required.
• Flexible schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed