Aquatics Director

Description

$62,500.00/year

Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 5 pm/9 am -- 6 pm

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities

with purpose and intentionality every day. Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build

healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. The Y strengthens the foundations of communities and families through our key areas of

focus; youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility and our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and

responsibility. We are committed to this cause because a strong community is achieved when we invest in our children, health,

neighbors, and values.

This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization. The Aquatics Director at the

Hal Welsh East Area Family YMCA is responsible for the success of all aspects of the aquatic programs and facilities of assigned

locations, including the branch and satellite day camp programs. Develops and implements aquatic related programs that will

promote membership growth and retention and increase program enrollment. Fosters a supportive, positive atmosphere that

welcomes and respects all individuals and provides direct leadership, instruction, motivation, safety, and enjoyment for aquatic

participants and staff. The Aquatics Director assures the well-being for each participant and staff in line with YMCA of the USA

guidelines and association policies in accordance with their training. This results in cause-centered culture that is welcoming,

genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined while also managing high-quality, member-focused aquatics programs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Models and teaches the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility with members, colleagues, staff, guests, volunteers, and vendors.
• Develops, maintains, and facilitates positive relationships with and between volunteers, members, program participants, staff, and colleagues at all levels of the organization; helps participants and families connect with each other and the YMCA; and encourages parent or caregiver involvement.
• Responsible for overall supervision and support of Aquatic staff and volunteers and follows and implements policies and procedures.
• Oversees, evaluates, and grows all aquatic programs ensuring community needs are met and risk management is in place in accordance with YMCA guidelines; and through motivational support and guidance supports members, program participants, and staff in achieving their goals.
• Follows association guidelines to develop, promote and market, and manage aquatic programs and offerings in a manner consistent with YMCA core values. Assists with the development and implementation of membership recruitment, retention, and orientation strategies.
• Communicates and cooperates with other Program Directors to coordinate facility and program needs at the branch and satellite day camp programs.
• Oversees all Aquatic facility changes and communicates effectively.
• Implements and follows all aquatic procedures and guidelines including those…