Program Management - Assistant Aquatics Director

YMCA of Lincoln•Lincoln, NE

About The Position

The Assistant Aquatics Director assists with developing, promoting, and overseeing swim lessons, pool schedules, and special events while supervising staff. Under the guidance of a supervisor, this role directs and supervises aquatics program activities and supports safe operation of the indoor pool, outdoor pool, and whirlpool, as applicable to the branch. The position helps expand aquatic programs and membership participation, monitors compliance with health and safety requirements, maintains pool and staff certification records, and delivers staff training. The Assistant Aquatics Director also lifeguards or teaches classes as needed, assesses program safety, works with participants and community partners, and evaluates and improves programs. The role directly supervises personnel, including hiring, training, work direction, performance evaluation, payroll approval and reporting, staff meetings, and resolution of complaints and problems.

Responsibilities

Assist with the development, promotion, and oversight of swim lessons, pool schedules, and special events.
Direct and supervise aquatics program activities under the guidance of a supervisor.
Oversee indoor pool, outdoor pool, and whirlpool operations, as applicable, to provide a safe experience for users.
Develop, oversee, and schedule open pool, swim lessons, pool rentals, adult swim, lap swim, swim teams, and special events.
Expand aquatic programs and pursue membership goals related to aquatic participation.
Monitor daily pool operations for compliance with state, local, and YMCA health and safety regulations.
Maintain accurate records of pool chemical levels, pool maintenance, and staff certifications.
Conduct lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid, and CPR trainings.
Lifeguard or teach classes as needed.
Observe and assess program situations for safety, security, and adherence to policies; communicate and develop action plans with participants, parents or guardians, and school partners as needed.
Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness and participation; implement continuous improvement and establish new activities as needed.
Supervise personnel, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, approving and reporting payroll, conducting staff meetings, rewarding and disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.