GENERAL FUNCTION: The position of Aquatics Director is a full time, exempt position with responsibilities for the welfare of program and facility members at both the indoor pool located at the Downtown YMCA Family Center and the outdoor pool located at the Oakbrook Family Center. Both pools offer a full range of Red Cross and YMCA of the USA swimming skills programs, as well as recreational swimming for Summerville Family YMCA members. Ensuring the mission of the YMCA is evident in all fiscal and program operations.
Minimum Requirements
The employee is required to complete all mandatory Redwoods and Praesidium on-line courses prior to working their first shift. Employee must also be CPR and First Aid Certified (Adult and Child).
Essential Functions
· Responsible for the operations of all YMCA pools and aquatic programs
· Communicate and coordinate with the CPO for both indoor and outdoor pools.
· Sound understanding and working knowledge of swim lessons and swim team
· Help coordinate Flowertown Festival, Youth Triathlon, Healthy Kids Day, and all other Events
· Assists in Y fundraising activities which include but are not limited to Annual campaign and Swim Team fundraisers.
· Responsible for organizing and planning swim meets with the Head Coach.
· Administers all policies, plans, and procedures related to association plans
· Develops new and innovative programs and procedures
· Initiates quality relationship with key community leaders
· Supervise and evaluate all aquatic program staff
· Responsible for new program initiatives
· Help coordinate branch fund raising initiatives
· Interprets and communicates the YMCA mission, values, and ideals
· Implements recruiting, training and evaluations of aquatic personnel
· Responsible for maintaining fiscal goals for the operations of the YMCA aquatic programs.
· Thorough knowledge of Risk Management policies to include Aquatic Safety training for association
· Effective program planning, income production and expense control
· Coordination and implementation of YMCA aquatic policies and procedures
· Growth in Summerville Family YMCA aquatic program and membership opportunities
· Effective public relations and community awareness
· Quality staff and volunteer development
· Satisfactory attainment of the YMCA’s goals and objectives
· Increased participation by YMCA donors
· Strong community emotional commitment to the YMCA
· Accurate record- keeping, facility utilization and equipment maintenance
· Ability to travel for YMCA business and/or training when necessary
· Collaborates with the branch executive director to ensure the safe and responsible operation of the Y, including rotating responsibilities for overall facility supervision and program coverage.
· Promote YMCA Membership and Program enrollment.
Swim Team
- Direct and oversee YMCA competitive swim team with the Head Coach.
- Coordinate swimmer registration and team communications.
- Ensure compliance with YMCA Competitive Swimming guidelines and league requirements.
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and athlete-centered team culture.
- Work with the Head Coach to plan and coordinate swim meets.
- Reconcile swim meet concession purchases and revenue.
Qualifications
· Bachelor degree from a 4-year college/university with at least 1 year of work related experience – or
· 2-year degree with at least 2 years of work related experience – or
· High School diploma with at least 4 years of work related experience
· YMCA Senior Director Certification (preferred)
· A strong knowledge of YMCA management policy and procedures
· Superior public relation skills
· Strong verbal and written communication skills
· Positive human relation skills
· The ability to represent the YMCA in a mature and professional manner
· A commitment to YMCA values, philosophies, and ideals
· The ability to develop quality relationships with staff and volunteers
· Creativity and flexibility
· Initiative and assertiveness
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $46,574.42 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- aquatics: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Lifeguard certification (Required)
- Lifeguard Instructor (Required)
- YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
