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Aquatics Director
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The Foundation YMCA is now hiring an Aquatics Director. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a brand-new state-of-the-art facility located right in the heart of Historic Downtown Wilson. The Foundation YMCA will be opening late Summer 22' with two brand new indoor swimming pools (an 8-lane competitive size pool and a 2-lane warm water recreational size pool). Take advantage of this full-time position with great benefits.
FOUNDATION YMCA OF WILSON JOB DESCRIPTION:
Job Title: Aquatics Director
Job Code: FLSA Status: Exempt
Pay Range: $45,000 – $50,000 Reports to Chief Executive Officer
Creation Date: February 2022
POSITION SUMMARY: Develops, organizes and implements high quality, member-focused YMCA aquatic programs. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Oversees and coordinates the recruitment, training, scheduling, certification, and performance of employees in the department; supervises the day-to-day activities of staff.
2. Oversees and coordinates the administration of all Aquatics areas, including scheduling of facility operations, rentals, and contract management.
3. Oversees the maintenance of the pools, including chemistry, climate control, cleanliness, and related maintenance. Ensures pools are compliant with all local, state, and national requirements and current on all necessary certifications required for operation.
4. Responsible for recruitment of new members and participants through innovative aquatic programming that reflects the mission of current and future programs. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
5. Participates in and teaches aquatic and safety certification training sessions, as necessary.
6. Participates in the development of annual operating budgets and is accountable for budget expectations and outcomes of the aquatics department.
7. Develops and maintains records of operational facility usage; monitors and maintains inventories of pool equipment and supplies.
8. Represents the organization at various community and/or business meetings, committees, and task-forces; promotes existing and new programs and/or policies for the Y.
9. Attends all staff meetings and training as required.
10. Conducts Lifeguard and CPR/AED courses for Members, Staff, and Community.
11. Maintains a current Certified Pool Operator’s license.
12. Serves as part of the Leadership Team which includes working evenings and weekends outside of regularly scheduled time in Aquatics.
13. Assist in YMCA fundraising activities and special events.
14. Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints promptly.
15. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
16. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance, and support.
17. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
Advancing our Mission & Cause: Provide visionary leadership to the organization and ensure that all resources are mobilized to adapt to new challenges and needs in the community.
Building Relationships: Connects people to the Y’s cause by developing inclusive relationships, partnerships, and collaborations so that Y’s can co-create solutions to pressing community needs.
Leading Operations: Ensure relevance, effectiveness, and sustainability of the organization so that we can continue to fulfill our promise to the community.
Developing & Inspiring People: Support the holistic development of self and others so that everyone can embrace the Y’s cause, sustain the Y’s culture, and inspire others to take individual and collective action to further our impact.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent preferred and/or 4-5 years of related experience. 2. Proven ability to attract, lead, motivate and retain quality staff.
3. Ability to work in collaboration with community partners.
4. Experienced and passionate about creating and fostering communities and relationship building through programs.
5. Possess a high level of initiative and superior communication skills and presence to effectively manage the staff, programs, and schedule of the department.
6. Proven track record in developing new programs as well as reviewing and enhancing existing programs that are both fiscally viable and effective.
7. Demonstrate initiative, effectively prioritize, and possess strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
8. Requires a positive attitude, high level of professionalism, and enjoys working in and creating a strong team environment.
9. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
10. Certifications preferred or required within 90 days of hire include CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification, YMCA Lifeguarding or Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPO, Lifeguard Instructor, WSI/Y Instruction.
11. Lifeguard Trainer Preferred(Required within one year of hire)
12. Preferred previous experience in coaching swim teams or swim lessons.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment.
2. The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 20 pounds.
3. Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, pull, push and swim.
4. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
5. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
6. Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility. Hearing within normal range, with or without accommodations made of sufficient nature for completion of assigned tasks.
7. Local travel, weekend, and evening hours are required.
