Assistant Aquatics Director

Rockland County YMCA•Village of Nyack, NY

4d•$21 - $23

About The Position

Under the direction of the Aquatics Director the Assistant Aquatics Director will assist in all aspects of managing the RCYMCA Aquatics Department including administration and finance, program development and management staffing and supervision, training and certification, safety and risk management, volunteer management, aquatic facility operations and implementation of the mission through the aquatics department and its programs.

Requirements

Associate Degree or Bachelors preferred
Strong organizational, computer and communication skills
At least 2 years Aquatics program experience
American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid/AED/CPR Certification (instructor preferred)
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification (must cross over to the YMCA certification within 6 months)
Working knowledge of swimming pool operating system including filtration, pool chemistry, maintenance and upkeep
Human Relations and customer service skills, good written and verbal communication skills, leadership skills and ability to be a team player in the RCYMCA required

Responsibilities

Follow all CDC and DOH guidelines as they apply to the program
Exhibit the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility and maintain a professional image and manner consistent with the UMCA mission and goals
Work in conjunction with the Director of Aquatics to ensure the Aquatics Department communicates effectively, internally and externally
Assist in the development and implementation of all aquatic programs, including but not limited to parent/child, swim lessons, aqua exercise, lap swim , lifeguard training, pool rentals, summer camp swim lessons and all other aquatic programs
Provide direct program leadership and supervision. 75% of work schedule is teaching/overseeing progressive swim lessons, teaching aqua aerobics, scheduled time as lifeguard on duty, teaching lifeguard training classes
Provide excellent customer service by being responsive to phone calls and emails, communicating effectively
Maintain all required certifications at all times and ensuring all staff maintain all certification
Assist the Director to develop and manage an effective pool schedule and staffing
Assist the Director in implementing and evaluating a comprehensive offering of quality aquatic programming that is consistent with the YMCA Mission and that meet the needs of our members
Ensure that NYS Department of Health Code, operating standards and reporting are maintained at all times as well as follow the YMCA of the USA Aquatics Guidelines
Assist in the operation of pool and hot tub maintenance, management of pool chemistry and filtration systems including annual pool shutdown and cleaning
Assist in the supervision of all aquatic department staff including life guards and swim instructors
Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants in RCYMCA aquatics programs and activities by providing qualified instructors and lifeguards, conducting consistent, in-service staff safety training, safety inspections, and administering aquatic policies and rules
Participate in monthly (or as needed) aquatic staff meetings to review safety guidelines, best practice for risk management and swimming instruction and maintain as open dialogue between staff and director
Oversee quality assurance for our swim instruction programs for all ages. Training and supporting instructors
Work with Director to manage and monitor the annual aquatics department budget
Share responsibility for the administration of the RCYMCA as a member of the management staff team and be involve in RCYMCA events and initiatives
Be actively involved in all Aquatics activities – make yourself known to members and participants
Any other job responsibilities as directed by the Aquatic Director or other RCYMCA Senior Staff