AQUATICS DIRECTOR

Job Title: Aquatics Director Reports To: District Executive Director Work Location: Hal Welsh East Area Family YMCA FLSA: Exempt- Full Time

Work Schedule: Varies based on dept. needs

Salary Range: $60,500.00

A Career with a Cause:

We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and grow. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Our purpose is to strengthen the foundations of communities and families through our key areas of focus: youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We are committed to these causes because a strong community is achieved when we invest in our children, health, neighbors, and values. Historically founded on the Christian principles of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility; our mission is to put these principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

We are for ALL.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Statement | YMCA OF CENTRAL NEW YORK (ymcacny.org) (https://www.ymcacny.org/diversity-equity-inclusion-and-belonging-statement)

Position Summary:

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.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary: $60,500; Full-time exempt

YMCA Family Membership

YMCA Retirement Fund Contribution: 12% (Y-10%; employee-2%)

Health Insurance (2 plans with significant employer contribution for employee’s premium)

Personal Time, Vacation, New York State Paid Sick Leave, and 12 Paid Holidays

Essential Functions:

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 pertaining to health and safety, forms, reports, and staff expectations, and ensures that Health Department bather codes are being followed.

Communicates with members, director team, staff, participants, and parents in a timely and professional manner as it relates to department responsibilities and answering questions that will support a positive experience with the Y.

Ambassador of all YMCA programs with a focus on Aquatics programs, schedules, and member engagement.

Oversees all aquatic program areas and equipment in an orderly and safe manner. Ensures pool maintenance and upkeep is maintained as required by the YMCA of Central New York, local and county health departments, and The YMCA of the USA. Works closely with the Facilities Director to assist with the maintenance and repair of all aquatic equipment and facilities.

Implements, follows, and enforces all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures, and those for the prevention of child abuse, fostering a pleasant, professional, and safe aquatic environment.

Develop and maintain system to monitor certification status of all department staff whose positions require certification.

Participate in activities, trainings, workshops, conferences, etc., that will enhance personal and professional growth.

Responsible for overall fiscal management, meets deadlines, and budget for the Aquatics Department.

Active leader in membership retention and Annual Giving Campaign goals.

Attends all mandatory meetings and trainings, including association level committees.

Participate as Relationship Manager on Duty (RMOD) per branch schedule.

All other duties as assigned

YMCA Leadership Competencies:

Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y’s work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.

Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment.

Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in such a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause.

Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.

Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.

Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role.

Experience, Education, and Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in related field or equivalent experience

YMCA Team Leader certification (preferred) or completed within the first two years of employment

One to two years related experience preferred (e.g., as an aquatics coordinator or supervisor

Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community

Budgeting experience (preferred)

Knowledge of YMCA Aquatic programs, YMCA preferred

Must have working knowledge with pool filtration and chlorination systems

Proven track record of building program participation and relationships with members, participants, staff, and volunteers

Experience in a wide range of physical activities with the ability to instruct and perform duties of the swim instructor and/or Lifeguard

Excellent interpersonal skills are critical and essential to the success of this position

Demonstrates excellent planning, organizational, time management, and attention to detail skills, with the ability to multi-task with minimal direction

Possess and demonstrate excellent customer service, decision-making, problem solving, team oriented, and critical thinking skills.

Demonstrates leadership skills in an outgoing, friendly, assertive, professional, and mature manner

Effective communication skills necessary to inform, counsel, motivate, and support members and staff

Must be observant, safety-conscious, and able to react calmly and quickly in an emergency

Able to work flexible schedules

Trainings & Certifications:

Must complete online Blood borne Pathogens, Youth Protection Series, Hazard Communications and Employee Safety trainings prior to initial assignment to position.

Must hold and maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications – required for job placement.

Must hold and maintain YMCA or equivalent lifeguard – required for job placement

Prefer YMCA or equivalent Lifeguard Instructor within 1 year of employment.

Must hold and maintain WSI or YMCA Swim Lessons Instructor certification – required for job placement

Certified Pool Operator or YMCA POOL certification within 1 year of employment.

Must achieve Lifeguard Management online within the first 60 days of employment.

Must complete Emergency Oxygen Administration Certification- required for job placement.

Must achieve Waterfront Lifeguarding prior to first summer.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to type, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Position requires sitting for extended periods of time and repetitive data entry. Must be able to be in the water for extended periods of time and pass aquatic proficiency tests. Must have sufficient visual and auditory acuity to respond to emergencies in a timely manner in a busy pool environment.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a recreational and educational environment. This role routinely uses standard sports and recreation equipment such as gym equipment, sports equipment, and office equipment such as phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. At times, employees may be exposed to undesirable working conditions, communicable infectious diseases, and risk of injury from others. All employees are required to follow the preventative health policies of the YMCA at all times. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.