Director of Aquatics

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

6d•$70,304 - $70,304•Onsite

About The Position

The Aquatics Director manages the Aquatics Department, ensures it meets monthly, quarterly, and annual goals, and ensures compliance with Association standards and safety procedures. The position hires, trains, evaluates, and supervises staff and volunteers; develops and manages the department budget; and supports the annual fundraising campaign and assigned volunteer committees. The Director oversees aquatic programming and pool operations, develops community partnerships, monitors program effectiveness, and ensures staff qualifications, certifications, records, and performance standards are maintained. The role also manages schedules and timekeeping, pool maintenance and facility scheduling, safety inspections, emergency procedures, equipment checks, and required records. The Director markets programs and communicates program information in coordination with branch management and membership staff, and ensures YMCA swim lessons are delivered in a nurturing environment using the YMCA of the USA program. When serving on lifeguard duty, the Director must continuously scan the aquatic area, respond to emergencies, enforce safety rules, and meet required aquatic safety standards. The job requires completing and passing periodic safety assessments and performing the listed swimming, rescue, resuscitation, and survival skills. The Director attends required meetings and training, upholds YMCA safety and risk-management policies, and demonstrates YMCA values and leadership competencies. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

Current YMCA Lifeguarding certification, or American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification; American Red Cross-certified lifeguards must obtain YMCA Lifeguarding certification within 90 days of hire.
Current American Safety & Health Institute, American Red Cross, or American Heart Association BLS for the Professional Rescuer certification.
Current Standard/Community First Aid certification.
Current Emergency Oxygen Administration certification.
At least one year of experience in aquatics.
Ability to maintain required certifications and demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
Physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
Ability to meet the specified swimming, rescue, resuscitation, and survival skill requirements, including treading water, swimming prescribed distances and strokes, diving, retrieving an object, exiting the pool, and performing CPR on an adult manikin.
Ability to sit for extended periods in an elevated chair, remain alert and focused for extended periods in heat and humidity, move safely while scanning the assigned area, hear and distinguish distress signals amid background noise, and continuously scan the pool with clear vision.
Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue and to communicate promptly and clearly with others and emergency personnel, including projecting one's voice and giving and receiving directions.
Ability to act swiftly in an emergency and perform rescue, resuscitation, and survival skills.

Nice To Haves

Three to four years of supervisory experience.
Bachelor’s degree.
YUSA Lifeguard Instructor certification.
YUSA Swim Lesson Instructor certification.
CPO or POOL certification.

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise aquatic program activities to meet community needs and YMCA objectives.
Establish new program activities and expand programs in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations.
Supervise department staff on-site and off-site and ensure they are qualified, certified, and meeting performance standards.
Recruit and hire staff using screening tools and panel interviews.
Train staff and volunteers on an ongoing basis through meetings, courses, and workshops.
Maintain current certification records and staff files, including accurate job descriptions and performance standards.
Develop work schedules, coordinate daily work, and ensure employees record timecards properly.
Monitor daily pool operations for compliance with state, local, and YMCA health and safety regulations.
Conduct and ensure proper pool maintenance; secure and schedule pool facilities; and maintain records of chemical levels and facility maintenance.
Respond to member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
Monitor and evaluate aquatic program effectiveness and participation.
Develop the annual operating budget for aquatic programs and manage the department budget against monthly, quarterly, and annual goals.
Identify volunteer positions and assist with identifying, hiring, and tracking program volunteers; ensure assigned committees have appropriate staff leadership, commission statements, and work plans.
Create year-round member involvement opportunities to support fundraising goals and recruit and retain Community Support Campaign leadership.
Conduct regularly scheduled safety inspections and meet Association aquatic safety and risk-management standards.
Market aquatic programs to members and the community through events, initiatives, and activities.
Communicate program, registration, and schedule information consistently with branch management and membership staff.
Ensure swim lessons follow the YMCA of the USA program and provide a nurturing environment for participants.
While on lifeguard duty, continuously scan the pool and aquatic area, review and follow emergency procedures, respond immediately to emergencies, complete required reports, and enforce safety rules and guidelines.
Maintain required YMCA and state Health Department records, check equipment, ensure needed equipment is available, and identify ways to improve safety standards.
Maintain positive relationships with members, participants, and staff; monitor for hazards and report unsafe conditions immediately.
Use problem-solving skills to make quick decisions and recognize potential danger or injury.
Successfully complete periodic aquatic safety assessments and perform required swimming, rescue, resuscitation, and survival skills.
Attend required staff meetings and training and uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management.
Demonstrate YMCA values and the Six Pillars of Character in dealings with members, guests, volunteers, and fellow staff.
Develop competencies in mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness, and personal growth.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.