Aquatics Director

The YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles is not only the premiere non-profit in Los Angeles, it is also a great place to work, make a difference in your community and meet like-minded individuals. With twenty-six branches, three camps and over fifty child care sites, the LA Y is a highly-collaborative, rewarding and fun environment where you will discover your passion, grow your career and make an impact!

We believe in the four Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility and understand that our staff are our biggest asset! We strive to create high-performing, strong teams in each of our branches and are looking for passionate and enthusiastic staff who will help us to strengthen our impact, empower our community and deliver incredible programming!

Position Description

The Aquatics Director will manage the Aquatics Department, ensure the Aquatics Department is meeting its monthly, quarterly, and annual goals and objectives, and ensure compliance with all Association standards and safety procedures. The Aquatics Director will hire, train, evaluate and supervise staff and volunteers for all Aquatics Program areas, develop and manage the Aquatics Department budget, and provide leadership and support to the annual fundraising campaign and other volunteer committees, as assigned.

Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older
• Current YMCA Lifeguarding, American Safety & Health Institute or American Red Cross or American Heart Association BLS for the Professional Rescuer, Standard/Community First Aid certifications and Emergency Oxygen Administration (Certified American Red Cross Lifeguards must obtain YMCA Lifeguarding Certification within 90 days of hire).
• Ability to maintain required certification; Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience in aquatics with 3-4 years of supervisory experience, preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree, Y-USA LG Instructor Certification, YUSA Swim Lesson Instructor Certification, CPO or POOL Certification, preferred.
• This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify check.

Responsibilities

1. Direct and supervise program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives.
2. Provide direct supervision to department staff on-site and off-site, assuring that all staff are qualified, certified, and are meeting minimum performance standards for their position.
3. Recruit and hire staff using screen tools and panel interviews to gain the best possible fit for each opening.
4. Provide training for staff and volunteers on an on-going basis through staff meetings, special courses and workshops.
5. Maintain current and up-to-date records for all staff that require certifications and keeps copies on file.
6. Develop work schedules, coordinate daily work, and make sure timecards are properly recorded by employees.
7. Monitor daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations.
8. Conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pool(s). Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance.
9. Models relationship building skills in all interactions.
10. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in Aquatic programs.
11. Develops annual operating budget for aquatic programs. Manage department budget to achieve monthly, quarterly and annual goals.
12. Identify program volunteer positions and assist with the identification, hiring and tracking of program volunteers.
13. Creates member involvement opportunities on a year round basis to support annual fundraising goals.
14. Maintains commitment to safety through regularly scheduled safety inspections.
15. Responsible for marketing Aquatic programs to members and the community through events, initiatives and activities for members and the community.
16. Ensure swim lessons are being instructed using the YMCA of the USA swim lesson program.
17. While on duty as a lifeguard, provides continuous, uninterrupted scanning of pool and aquatic area.
18. Reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
19. Follow and ensure Minimum Standards of Safety for Aquatic Activities are being met.
20. Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state Health Department code.
21. Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.
22. Maintains effective, positive relationships with members, participants and other staff.
23. Continuously monitors aquatic area for hazardous or unsafe conditions.
24. Uses problem solving skills to make quick decisions, instruct, evaluate, supervise, and recognize the potential for danger or injury.
25. Successfully completes and pass periodic aquatic safety assessments.
26. Sit for extended periods of time in an elevated chair. Must remain alert and focused on the entire zone of responsibility.
27. Adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals.
28. Ability to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision.
29. Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue.
30. Perform all rescue, resuscitation, and survival skills.
31. Act swiftly in an emergency and take action even when unsure whether a person is really in danger.
32. Sustain and demonstrate the listed physical demands below:
33. Ability to perform the following:
1. Tread water for 2 minutes (legs only)
2. Swim 250 yards of front crawl
3. Swim 50 yards of each:
1. Front crawl with the head up
2. Breaststroke
3. Breaststroke with the head up
4. Elementary backstroke kick with hands on the chest
4. Perform a feet-first surface-dive in 8 to 10 feet of water and swim underwater for 15 feet.
5. Starting in the shallow end of the water, sprint for a distance of approximately 60 feet then perform an arm-over-arm surface dive in 8 to 10 feet.
6. Pick up an object from the bottom of pool, surface and tread water for at least one minute with legs only, replace the object back to the bottom of the pool.
7. Swim the remaining length to end of pool, and hoist yourself out of water.
8. Immediately begin CPR on an adult manikin for 2 minutes.