Assistant Aquatics Director
About The Position
The New Canaan YMCA is seeking an experienced, mature aquatics professional for a full-time Assistant Aquatics Director role. The YMCA has three indoor pools and, during summer, the position also supports summer camps and off-site swim instruction. Under the direction of the Senior Director of Aquatics, the Assistant Aquatics Director coordinates lifeguard and pool schedules, provides lifeguard certification courses and coverage, supports pool maintenance, and serves as a point of contact for aquatics staff. The role also assists with swim instruction administration, budgeting and forecasting, and program implementation and development. The Assistant Aquatics Director provides department leadership alongside the Senior Director and may do so in the Senior Director’s absence. This position requires flexibility to work some evenings and weekends, with hours that may change according to pool programming and staff availability. It involves occasional work outdoors and frequent physical activity, including swimming, lifting, climbing, and navigating stairs.
Requirements
- Current Lifeguarding certification, including deep water, with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid.
- Current Waterfront Skills certification.
- Current Lifeguard Instructor certification, or obtain it within six months of the start date.
- Current Y Water Safety Swim Instructor certification, or obtain Y Swim Instructor certification within six months of the start date.
- Problem-solving, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
- Mature, dependable, and professional demeanor.
- Must be at least 21 years old due to Connecticut State regulations for summer camp responsibilities.
- Ability to work some evenings and weekends, with flexibility as schedules may change based on pool programming and staff availability.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of leadership experience.
Responsibilities
- Ensure a safe and caring environment for members and staff.
- Follow and enforce safety standards, policies, and procedures provided by the Senior Director of Aquatics and the New Canaan YMCA.
- Provide leadership, supervision, and guidance to aquatics staff.
- Assist with program development and implementation, and annual budgeting and forecasting.
- Track staff certifications and monitor and manage expiration dates.
- Actively guard and/or provide instruction as needed.
- Lead and engage aquatics staff by modeling professional behavior and job expectations.
- Supervise, train, hire, recruit, and recertify lifeguarding staff.
- Schedule and coordinate lifeguarding staff and pool schedules, with oversight from the Senior Director of Aquatics.
- Set up lifeguards for summer camps, waterfronts, and activities as needed.
- Oversee pool cleanliness and maintenance, including the pool, deck, equipment, and other pool areas.
- Track pool usage and oversee safety checklists, chemical tracking, and temperature tracking.
- Assist the Senior Director of Aquatics with planning and facilitating department staff meetings and training.
- Provide timely annual staff evaluations.
- Organize, schedule, and provide a safe and welcoming aquatic experience for members.
- Represent the YMCA positively and professionally as a welcoming, caring role model for staff.
Benefits
- Complimentary family membership to the New Canaan YMCA.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance and long-term disability coverage at no cost to the employee.
- 32 days of paid time off annually.
- Nine paid holidays.
- Immediate ability to contribute to retirement savings.
- A 12% contribution to Y-Retirement savings once eligibility criteria are met.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
