POSITION SUMMARY:
The Aquatics Director, under the direction of the Executive Director, is responsible for organizing and implementing diverse and safe swim program which will incorporate large group and individual activities, swim lessons for all ages and promote program participation. The Aquatics Director is responsible for providing quality leadership and supervision in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives. Establishes new program activities and expands program 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.
• Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations.
• Conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pools. Secures and schedules pool facilities. Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance.
• Conducts lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid and CPR trainings.
• Creates and schedules swim classes, water fitness classes, and swim team practices
and meets.
• Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
• Develop new ideas and continue to improve programs to suit community needs.
• Maintain proper health and safety standards, in accordance with association aquatics safety standards and guidelines.
• Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
• Attends and represents the branch at Association Office Aquatic Cabinet meetings.
• 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.
• Maintain a consistent professional image through dress, actions and relationships with others. Speak enthusiastically on behalf of the YMCA at given opportunities.
• Follow and enforce YMCA procedures and policies including; personnel guidelines, safety guidelines, facility access procedures and membership policies. Carry out emergency plans as necessary.
• Build personal and meaningful relationships with members; helps members connect with one another and the YMCA.
• Assists with Program Committee meetings
• Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation
in program.
• Ensure program, staff and patrons maintain hygiene habits/practices in accordance with CDC guidelines.
• Act as Director on Duty as scheduled.
COMPETENCIES:
• Functional Expertise
• Fiscal Management
• Communication & Influence
• Collaboration
• Developing Self and Others
• Program/Project Management
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in Aquatics preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current Lifeguard Certification; Nassau County Lifeguard Certification required for Nassau pools.
• Complete knowledge of the National YMCA Aquatics Youth and Adult Swim Program
• Completion of YMCA program-specific and trainer certifications CPR: FPR and Community First Aid, Fundamentals of Teaching YMCA swimming. Additional YMCA certifications and Red Cross Certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of administrative procedures including budget development, income production and expense control. Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks with accuracy and quality. Strong knowledge of pool management and safety issues.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will or may be required to: climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, stand for an extended period of time, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear and have visual acuity.
• The work is performed both indoors and out, and may require travel to various locations.
• Plan, lead and participate in a variety of physical activities.
HOW TO APPLY:
Email your resume and cover letter to molly.tuzil@ymcali.org
SALARY RANGE:
Newly hired employees will be paid between $62,400.00 if annualized and $81,900.00 if annualized depending on level of qualifications.
BENEFITS:
• Signing Bonus
• Free membership to any YMCA of Long Island Branch
• YMCA program discounts
• Sick leave
• Referral Program (earn up to $200 for each)
• Retirement Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Incentives
• Paid Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Leave Insurances
The YMCA of Long Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an open and inclusive organization, welcoming a diverse workforce free of discrimination based on protected class status, including race, religion/creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation or belief, military or veteran status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or family status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other impermissible basis.