Associate Director, Aquatics
YMCA of Greater Boston
Associate Director – Aquatics
YMCA of Greater Boston
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • Massachusetts
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💰 $52,000 - $65,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Assist in the planning, organizing, directing, budgeting and evaluating aquatics programs in accordance with YMCA mission and policies.
- Recruit, orient, train and supervise all staff, paid and volunteer, related to aquatics.
- Act on behalf of the Aquatic Director in his/her absence and work within aquatic policy guidelines.
- Provide excellent member service and engage in active listening to build relationships and assist members in achieving goals.
- Recruit, schedule and supervise lifeguard and instructor personnel (in consultation with Aquatic Director).
- Work with Aquatic Director to develop, oversee and monitor Aquatics budget.
- Plan and schedule program facilities for smooth daily operations; review staff, class, and pool scheduling.
- Work closely with Aquatic Director in the execution of instructional swim programs.
- Teach and/or guard as needed, up to 20 hours per week.
- Assist with registration and answer questions from members, program participants and staff.
- Provide ongoing training and development of aquatic personnel; oversee safety and quality training, drills, and documentation.
- Share responsibility for care and maintenance of facility and related program equipment; assist in ordering equipment and supplies.
- Maintain concise records for control, evaluation and reporting to committees, Board and Aquatics Director.
- Establish working relationships with community agencies, businesses, schools and other resources; aid in implementing special events.
- Submit news articles to local newspapers regarding aquatics programs and special events.
- Record aquatic statistics for each session and distribute and collect program evaluations.
- Participate in staff meetings as a member of the branch management team; remain current in required and voluntary training.
- Perform all other duties as assigned or needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- At least 21 years of age, with YMCA Lifeguarding certification. If Red Cross certified, the employee must cross over to YMCA certification within six months of hire.
- At least two years experience in instruction and management of a wide variety of Aquatics programs and pool maintenance.
- Experience supervising staff and developing pool schedules and class schedules, as well as good member relation and staff relation skills.
- Must be aware of YMCA movement and trends in the aquatic field and must continue to enhance his/her knowledge in YMCA Aquatic Management and certifications.
- Physically and verbally able to interact with members and staff.
- Half of work hours in direct service, guarding or instructing.
- Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Some weekend and evening work is expected; flexibility needed for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Travel will be necessary when attending trainings or meetings.
- Required Training/Certifications: Pre-employment
