Aquatics Director - Multiple Locations, Boston MA
Job Description
Associate Director - Aquatics - Multiple Locations
Requisition ID: 1983
This position is primarily responsible, under the supervision of the Aquatic Director, for assisting in the planning, organizing, directing, budgeting and evaluating those programs within his/her program area in accordance with the mission, purposes, and policies of the association. Additional responsibilities include recruiting, orienting, training, and supervising all staff, paid and volunteer, related to his/her area of responsibility. This position will act on behalf of the Aquatic Director in his/her absence and shall work within the guidelines of the aquatic policies.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- At least 21 years of age, with YMCA Lifeguarding certification. If Red Cross certified, the employee must cross over to YMCA certification within six months of hire.
Experience:
- At least two years of experience in instruction and management of a wide variety of Aquatics programs and pool maintenance.
- Experience supervising staff and developing pool schedules and class schedules, as well as good member relation and staff relation skills.
- Must be aware of YMCA movement and trends in the aquatic field and must continue to enhance his/her knowledge in YMCA Aquatic Management and certifications.
Essential Functions
Key Functions/Responsibilities:
- Provide excellent member service by exceeding member expectations.
- Engage in active listening with members to build relationships, understand individual goals and interests, and take the initiative to assist in achieving those goals.
- Responsible for recruiting, scheduling, and supervising (in consultation with Aquatic Director) all lifeguard and instructor personnel.
- Work with Aquatic Director to develop, oversee, and monitor the Aquatics budget.
- Assist in planning and scheduling program facilities for the smooth functioning of daily operations.
- Review staff, class, and pool scheduling.
- Work closely with the Aquatic Director in executing the Instructional swim programs.
- Teach and/or guard as needed, up to 20 hours per week.
- Be available to assist with registration and answer questions from members, program participants, and staff.
- Provide ongoing training and development of aquatic personnel.
- In conjunction with Aquatic Director, oversee all required safety and quality training, drills, and documentation.
- Share responsibility with supervisor for the care and maintenance of facility and related program equipment.
- Assist in ordering equipment purchases and Aquatic/First Aid supplies as necessary.
- Maintain concise records essential for control, evaluation, and reporting to committees, Board, and Aquatics Director.
- Establish working relationships with community agencies, businesses, schools, and other resources.
- Aid in implementing special events related to the Aquatic Department and the YMCA as a whole.
- Submit news articles regularly to local newspapers regarding aquatics programs and special events.
- Record aquatic statistics for each session and distribute and collect program evaluations during each session.
- Participate in staff meetings as a member of the branch management team.
- Remain current in required and voluntary training to promote growth of mind, spirit, and character values for all.
- All other duties as assigned or needed.
Physical Demands:
- Physically and verbally able to interact with members and staff.
- Half of work hours in direct service, guarding, or instructing.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Some weekend and evening work is expected, with the flexibility needed to be available for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Travel will be necessary when attending trainings or meetings.