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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Salary

💰 $50,000 - $65,000 per hour

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • This position is primarily responsible, under the supervision of the Aquatic Director, for assisting in the planning, organizing, directing, budgeting and evaluating those programs within his/her program area in accordance with the mission, purposes and polices of the association.
  • Recruit, orient, train and supervise all staff, paid and volunteer, related to his/her area of responsibility.
  • Act on behalf of the Aquatic Director in his/her absence and work within the guidelines of the aquatic policies.
  • Provide excellent member service by exceeding member expectations and engage in active listening to build relationships and assist members in achieving goals.
  • Responsible for recruiting, scheduling and supervising (in consultation with Aquatic Director) all lifeguard and instructor personnel.
  • Work with Aquatic Director to develop, oversee and monitor Aquatics budget.
  • Plan and schedule program facilities for the smooth functioning of daily operations and review staff, class, and pool scheduling.
  • Work closely with the Aquatic Director in the execution of the Instructional swim programs; teach and/or guard as needed, up to 20 hours per week.
  • Be available to assist with registration and answer questions from members, program participants and staff.
  • Provide on-going training and development of aquatic personnel and oversee all required safety and quality training, drills, and documentation.
  • Share responsibility for the care and maintenance of facility and related program equipment; assist in ordering equipment purchases and Aquatic/First Aid supplies as necessary.
  • Maintain concise records essential for control, evaluation and reporting; record aquatic statistics, and distribute and collect program evaluations.
  • Establish working relationships with community agencies, businesses, schools and other resources; aid in implementing special events and submit news articles regarding aquatics programs and special events.
  • Participate in staff meetings as a member of the branch management team and remain current in required and voluntary training.
  • 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, with the flexibility needed to be available if needed for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Travel will be necessary when attending trainings or meetings.
  • Pre-employment training/certifications required.