Director, Aquatics

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community

through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Develops, organizes and implements

high quality, member and community-focused YMCA aquatic programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA

objectives and goals. Establishes new program activities and expands programs within the community

in accordance with strategic and operating plans. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships

with community organizations.

Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules, and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Reviews

and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Ensures

records of staff certifications are current and complete.

Conducts regular/ frequent sanitation of all equipment (rescue and member used), and assigned areas

as outlined by YMCA Leadership.

Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local, and federal, and YMCA health and safety

regulations.

Ensures aquatic safety best practices are in place throughout the branch and that a culture of aquatic

safety is developed by conducting safety drills that involves multiple departments and assures team

adhesiveness in an emergency. This also ensures that all staff members are aware of protocols when

responding to an emergency in the facility.

Conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pool(s).

Secures and schedules pool facilities.

Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance.

Conducts/Assures lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid and CPR trainings are delivered.

Creates and schedules YMCA aquatics programs (such as swim lessons, water fitness classes, and

swim team practices and meets).

Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.

Develops and monitors safety, swim team and program budgets to meet fiscal objectives.

Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events.

Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Responds to

all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.

Assists with Program Committee meetings

Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation

in program.

Serve as a Cause Driven Leader on Duty (CDLOD).

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

Associates Degree preferred.

In lieu of Associates Degree, High School diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate of competency and

2-3 years of the related work experience.

Experience:

Minimum of three (3) years of related experience required

Three (3) years supervisor and/or leadership experience preferred, ex. head Lifeguard, aquatics

coordinator or supervisor

Certification(s) and Requirements:

Certified Pool Operator required. Preferred before hire, or must be obtained within 90 days of

employment.

Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification required

Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor Certification preferred

CPR and First Aid certification and Safety training required within 30 days of hire

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

Within 30 days of hire, completion of YMCA program-specific and Operational trainings: Blood

Borne Pathogen, Ten Commandments of Effective Lifeguarding, Child Abuse Prevention and

Recognition, Incident Reporting, Bullying, Active Shooter, Allergies, Driver Safety, Harassment,

Proper Lifting, New Employee Orientation and Program and Financial Operation Trainings

Completion of YMCA aquatics training and trainer certifications.

Demonstrate commitment to the mission, cause of the YMCA, and uphold its values and ethics.

Ability to work effectively work with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and

perceptions

Willingness and ability to be a mandated reporter for any signs or suspicion of child abuse and

neglect. All employees are required to follow the child abuse and neglect reporting process:

completion of Suspected Child Abuse/Neglect reporting form, calling children protective services

(696-Kids) and notifying your immediate supervisor, branch executive, risk management and

human resources department (s).

SUMMARY OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Job Essential Functions

Class preparation, instruction, and leading

Member Engagement/ Documentation

Cleaning

Lift & Carry Demands

Floor lift

<10lbs

<10lbs

<10lbs

Knee lift

<10lbs

<10lbs

<10lbs

Waist lift

<10lbs

<10lbs

<10lbs

Chest lift

<10lbs

<10lbs

<10lbs

Shoulder lift

<10lbs

<10lbs

<10lbs

Overhead

<10lbs

<10lbs

<10lbs

Pushing

<10lbs

<10lbs

<10lbs

Pulling

<10lbs

<10lbs

<10lbs

carry

<10lbs

<10lbs

<10lbs

Physical Aptitudes

Grasping/Handling R/L/Bil.

O

O

O

Forceful Grip R/L/Bil.

O

R

O

Forceful Pinch R/L/Bil.

O

R

O

Fingering/dexterity R/L/Bil.

O

F

O

POSITION ABILITIES

Neck Neutral

O

O

O

Neck Non-Neutral >20º

O

O

O

Standing

F

F

F

Sitting

O

R

O

Overhead Reaching

O

R

O

Horizontal Reaching

O

C

O

Bending-sit/stand position

O

O

O

Squatting

O

R

R

Kneeling

O

R

R

Standing & Twisting

O

R

O

Sitting & Twisting

O

O

O

ENDURANCE

Walking

O

O

O

climbing

O

R

O

Balancing/Stepping Coordination

O

O

O

N: Never

R: Rarely

I: Infrequent

O: Occasionally

F: Frequently

C: Continuously

0% of task

1% or less of task

2-5% of task

`1-33% of task

34-66% of task

67-100% of task

0 reps/hour

1 or less reps/hour

1-2 reps/hour

3-12 reps/hour

13-30 reps/hour

31-60 reps/hour

0 reps/day

1 or less reps/day

2-20 reps/ day

21-100 reps/day

101-245 reps/day

246-490 reps/day

PDL

N = Never

L = Light

M = Medium

H = Heavy

VH = Very Heavy

Pounds

0-10

11-20

21-49

50-99

100

VL=Very Low 1-39%

L=Low 40-79%

M=Medium 80-119%

H=High 120%

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive

list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description

amended at any time.