Aquatics Director-.E. Finley YMCA

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Senior Aquatics Director, the Aquatics Director is responsible for year-round programs and activities within the A.E. Finley YMCA Aquatics Department and provides leadership to staff responsible for designing and delivering those activities. They will work to strengthen relationships with members and build communities around common goals while maintaining safety in the pool, on the pool deck and surrounding areas.

They will be responsible for managing those functions in accordance with the stated mission and policies established by the YMCA of the Triangle Area.

• Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.
• Assists the Sr. Aquatics Director in the delivery of high-quality aquatic programs that support member health and wellness goals plus a positive member experience.
• Leads effort for the aquatics team to effectively engage with members.
• Assists in monitoring daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations and conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pools. Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance.
• Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving and prior to shift ending.
• Helps to ensure compliance with YUSA and Association Program Guidelines. Conduct regular rescue ready audits as part of ongoing risk management.
• Assists in the process of ordering pool supplies, chemicals and maintains awareness of needs to pool operations.
• Leads or assists with all staff meetings and in-service trainings. Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Completes related reports as required.
• Prevents, prepares for, and responds to incidents in and around the pool area. Assists in maintaining accident and incident reports and records of equipment and safety inspections.
• Recruits and hires diverse staff and volunteer teams across multiple dimensions of diversity. Responsible for onboarding and developing them for success.
• Oversees and manages lifeguards and head lifeguards. Creates and maintains schedules of lifeguards and head-lifeguards according to program needs. Maintains an open line of communication with direct supervisor, guards and other support staff.
• Ensures all staff are certified in department specific certifications including, Redcross Lifeguarding, CPR for the professional rescuer, Oxygen and Basic First Aid. Maintains supplies related to trainings.
• Coaches and evaluates part-time staff using pre-developed YMCA coaching tools.
• Assists with all swim lesson operations, including swim lesson curriculum implementation, training of swim lesson instructors, registration, and parent communication.
• Assists in connecting Aquatic Programs and other aspects of the branch ensuring a positive and safe environment including but not limited to providing aquatic safety training to key non-aquatic staff as needed.
• Assists in ensuring departmental compliance with all branch and association standards in programs, administration, business and operations.
• Mobilizes members and community partners as volunteers in support of the YMCA cause through the Annual Campaign. This includes assisting in recruitment, planning, and raising money.
• Ability to work afternoons, evenings and weekends as needed and to have a presence in the aquatic area to ensure that all staff are upholding YMCA standards.
• Serves as part of the Leadership Engagement team in order to develop and maintain relationships with members and program participants on a scheduled basis.
• Provides direct service as a lifeguard, swim instructor or certification instructor as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelors’ degree in a related field preferred and/or 2-3 years of related experience.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Experience in leading others, pool programming, pool…