Job description

Opportunity for a leader who is innovative and wants to make a difference.

In a team-centered environment, the Aquatics Director is responsible for day-to-day operations of our beautiful facility including 2 pools, a whirlpool, and soon-to-be-added sauna! Director will develop and implement branch aquatic programs, while working to meet the needs of our community and leading the team of lifeguards, swim instructors, and program coordinator. The Director will ensure a safe, fun area for children and adults to interact and enjoy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Direct daily aquatics center operations, member relations, communications and safety; ensure pool operations meet local and YMCA health and safety regulations.

2. Utilize the most current knowledge and practices of the discipline; work to enhance, lead and develop aquatics programming in an effort to serve a diverse population and grow interest in swimming as a lifelong sport.

3. Ensure programs and services meet community needs; supervise existing program activities, establish new program activities, ensure operations meet YMCA Aquatics Best Practices, and expand the awareness of safe swimming in the community.

4. Balance the needs of the aquatics center with staffing resources and schedules, with equal understanding being given to lap swimming, healthy living programming, progressive swim lessons, competitive swim team, and open/free swim in order to foster the highest level of participation across this premier environment.

5. Plan, develop, and provide appropriate training for aquatics staff. Conduct lifeguard, swim instructor, First Aid and CPR trainings for the organization. Ensure records of staff certifications are current and complete.

6. Recruit, schedule, and hire diverse staff and volunteer teams across multiple dimensions of diversity. On-board, recognize, appreciation, develop and mentor staff for success.

7. Work in concert with other aquatic and management staff to insure that all facets of the aquatics department are adequately scheduled, supervised and staffed during all operating hours.

8. Supervise a program coordinator and work alongside the Competitive Swimming Director to support all aquatics programming; aquatic facilities include 2 pools, whirlpool, and sauna.

9. Model relationship-building skills in all interactions. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations.

10. Develop and manage the program budget to meet fiscal objectives; compile program statistic to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in programs.

11. Coordinate (and bill for, if applicable) “special activities” that utilize the aquatics center, including, but not limited to, rentals, DCY and DCU swim meets, Triathlon (training/coordination of lifeguards for the event), Super Kids Fun Nights (pool coordination), Halloween at the Y (haunted pool), and other special activities/programs to encourage pool participation, especially during school break times (ie: Xmas/Spring Break, summer, school days out, etc).

12. Assist in fundraising activities aimed to promote the organization and strengthen community relationships.

13. Assure own professional growth through ongoing certification, training, studying, and conference attendance.

Key Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required, with 1-2 years of related management experience preferred. Knowledge, training and demonstrated proficiency in aquatics, including swim skills and techniques, administration, and training are key elements of the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Choose your own hours

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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