Aquatics Director at YMCA OF THE NORTH in Forest Lake, Minnesota

Job Description:

Do you have a passion for swimming and motivating others? Come coach and lead our aquatics pool program. The Aquatics Director creates and nurtures a welcoming program for all in the pool. The Aquatics Director will be responsible for the development and implementation of safe and high-quality swimming programs for members and guests, which satisfy specific needs. The Aquatics Director will be hands on in the pool area teaching swim lessons, lifeguarding and increasing participation rates.
Are you detail-oriented? The Aquatics Director role will include coordination and supervision of an aquatics portfolio, which may include swimming lessons, lifeguard/open swimming, specialty aquatic programs, and CPR/First-Aid/Lifeguard training. As an Aquatics Director you will develop and implement swim programming, scheduling, purchasing of pool equipment, and promotion for facility and off-site aquatic programs.
Do you want to be an advocate? The Aquatics Director is an advocate for our member focused aquatics program and team member development. As an Aquatics Director you will be an ambassador for strong kids, strong families and communities while you manage the pool. The Aquatics Director will handle pool concerns timely and professionally. The Aquatics Director will hire, train, supervise and evaluate aquatics staff ensuring pool coverage during aquatics activities and open swim.
The salary for this position starts at $54,000. We take into consideration an individuals background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of other benefits and earned time off that vary depending on part-time or full-time status.
1. Job Summary:
The Aquatics Director is responsible for managing and implementing all Aquatics programming at assigned branch ensuring quality delivery of programs meeting the needs of the branch and community. The incumbent is responsible for meeting established revenue and participation goals. The incumbent is a member of the branch management team. The incumbent hires, supervises, develops, trains and supports Aquatics team members.
2. Essential Functions:
Manages the day-to-day Aquatics programming of designated branch.
Develops a high performing Aquatics team which delivers quality programs and services meeting branch and member needs.
Implements Aquatics programs, assesses team members technical abilities, evaluates program results, identifies areas for improvement or development and implements plans to achieve desired goals and objectives in area of expertise.
Recruits, hires, on boards, trains, develop and supervises Aquatics team members.
Ensures a high level of customer service which enhances the member, program participant and guest experience and satisfaction.
Prepares and manages the Aquatics budget to assure revenue and program service goals and expense targets are achieved.
Delivers Aquatics programs directly to members and participants a portion of the time.
Ensure 100% continual compliance with the YUSA Aquatic Safety Plan for department.
Serves as a member of the branch management team performing specific duties which support the overall success of branch operations.
3. Relationships:
This position reports to the Senior Director of Aquatics or the Senior Aquatics Manager. The incumbent works with the Association Healthy Living product team and as a part of the branch team. The incumbent supervises program staff and provides work direction to others.
4. Qualifications:
Required
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in programming (preferably in aquatics) managing budgets to achieve established goals and objectives with particular focus on revenue
Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience
Proven ability of staff management and development
Certifications required within 45 days of hire: BLS, First Aid, Emergency Oxygen Administration certifications (may not instruct/teach until certifications are current)
Possess a current accredited and nationally recognized certification in Aquatics within 90 days of hire including Lifeguard and YMCA Swim Lesson certifications and Swim Coach certification (for locations with a swim team).
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge in Aquatics
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Good organizational skills
Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
Ability to manage and deliver programs to a diverse population
Preferred
Degree in Health, Science and Recreation or related field

5. Work Conditions:
Must be able to remain alert with no lapses of consciousness in a warm environment with air temperatures of 80 degrees or higher.
Must be able to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue, including swimming quickly, supporting adult body weight while swimming as far as 50 feet, and removing adult body weight from the pool
Ability to recognize and react calmly and effectively in hazardous/dangerous/emergency situations.
Ability to perceive, identify and respond to signs of distress.
Communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations.
Ability to travel locally to visit branch sites, attend meetings and training.
6. Additional Notes:
This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for taking direction from the Branch Executive Director or their designee in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the Branch and/or Associations success.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Pledge
The Y of the North is committed to the work and everyday practices of eliminating disparities and eradicating of unjust systems to become a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive organization. YMCA of the North team members and volunteers must exemplify the associations mission, vision and values of caring, equity, honesty, respect and responsibility.
The YMCA of the North continues to develop plans and strategies to ensure team members and volunteers reflect the demographics of the communities we serve. We will continually conduct institutional racism and oppression review of our policies, procedures and practices in recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits; professional development and training; promotions; transfers; layoffs; terminations; and the ongoing development of a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive work environment and culture that promotes equity and respect for the human dignity of all. We value and respect this diversity and choose to be inclusive through our acceptance of all.