Aquatics Program Director

Expected Outcome of Role: “As the Aquatic Director, you are a critical component to assisting
individuals with behavior change as they engage in a healthier lifestyle. Through engagement,
encouragement, coaching and meaningful connections, you create the cornerstone to their success”.

POSITION SUMMARY:
As the nation’s leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth
development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y offers more than just a job. We offer you a
career with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community. As a key on the
Leadership Team, the Aquatic Director will provide extraordinary customer service, communications, and
programming to current and prospective YMCA members. The AD will develop program guidance to
members/staff that will enable them to reach their full potential. They will build new relationships with
members that move them along a continuum from a causal connection to a committed level through
increased engagement.The Aquatic Director that will be responsible for established Aquatic operations to
include: Swim Lessons, Lifeguarding, Special Events, and other areas involved in the aquatics program
department. The Aquatics Director oversees the management of programs, facilities, risk management,
volunteer/staff development and financial development in the aquatics arena.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
? Establish strategic direction/vision for operations of the aquatic department, should include growth of adult
and youth aquatic programs.
? Recruits, hires, trains and supervises all staff including: program staff, lifeguards, swim instructors, First
Aid/CPR instructors
? Ensures that all required monthly trainings and drills are completed and recorded
? Oversees development and delivery of quality aquatics programs including youth adult swim lessons, and a
masters swim program, swim team partnership
? Oversee programming for local schools and child care sites
? Development and implementation of an annual program calendar for adult sports programs.
? Develop, manage and monitor department budget.
? Maintains records and prepares reports regarding programs and operations as needed; ensures compliance
with all state and county regulations
? Ensures excellent customer/member service and meet Association standards
? Provides leadership and support to the annual campaign, including volunteer recruitment and development
? Develops relationships in the community that have a positive impact on programming and fundraising
? Participates in branch volunteer committees. Develop promotions that recruit program participants
? Participates in State-Wide Aquatics cabinet to ensure consistency, quality in aquatic programs and facilities.
? Establish vision and systems that ensure safety across all aquatic and program endeavors; lead
collaboratively to provide systems that achieve sanitary conditions, safe environments, program excellence,
and member service excellence
? Actively participate as part of the leadership team
? Continue to serve the community with growth of CPR First Aid program offerings

KNOW HOW/REQUIREMENTS:
? Bachelor’s Degree or commensurate work experience in aquatics and/or recreation preferred
? Current Lifeguarding Certification, which includes First Aid, CPR professional level, and Emergency
Oxygen Administration (YMCA Lifeguarding preferred)
? Experience working with children and adults
? Ability to develop staff into cause driven leaders
? Ability to communicate through multiple generations and formats
? Ability to generate positive revenue through programming
? Pool filtration and maintenance experience preferred
? YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor certification preferred
? YMCA Lifeguard Instructor certification preferred
? Certified Pool Operator certification preferred
? 2+years of supervising minimum of 6 person staff team
? Experience managing a budget preferred

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
? Over see part-time aquatic staff of approximately 10-12 lifeguards and 4-6 swim instructors
? Participate in growth of annual campaign, in excess of $180,000 annually
? Budget responsibility of $100,000+
? Primary responsible for maintenance of the pool and all equipment

EFFECT ON END RESULT:
Successful performance in this position results in vibrant and safe programs and services that utilized to deliver the
YMCA mission. Participants will encounter staff and programs that will allow the development of human potential and
build good health and promote positive self esteem and safety. Behaviors of staff and volunteers will reflect the
characteristics of welcoming, nurturing, genuine, determined, and hopeful.

BENEFITS INCLUDED:
An excellent benefits package is offered including Health, Dental, Vision, 8% Retirement Contribution,
Paid Time Off, Cell Phone Reimburesement, Family YMCA Membership, and Free or Reduced School Age
Child Care. The Family YMCA of Black Hawk County maintains a strong commitment to training and
professional development.

SALARY: $43,000/based on experience
STATUS: Full Time - Exempt