Aquatics Director - Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA

The Meridian Branch of the Treasure Valley YMCA is a collaboration that combines recreation, education, sports, literacy, and wellness.
Job Description

The Aquatics Director is responsible for administering the total operation of the department within Branch and Association parameters, overseeing the safe management of programs, facilities, volunteer and staff development, and financial development within the department. 

 

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in recreation or sports management, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum three years of experience in related field.
  • Must be able to differentiate between colors (red, yellow, blue and green).
  • Excellent human relations skills and an ability to maintain position communication with staff and members.
  • Ability to address and make solid decision in emergency situations.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills including telephone etiquette and computer use.
  • Prior experience of successful supervisor of staff and volunteer preferred.
  • Must have good interpersonal and communications skills and be sensitive, adaptable, professional, and articulate when dealing with others.
  • Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

 

Essential Functions
  • Work closely with Aquatics staff to ensure program area operations are consistent with approved Leading Practices.
  • Supervise Aquatics staff, including hiring, onboarding, role-modeling, coaching, scheduling, certification management, and on-going development.
  • Recruits and manages volunteers as needed per current Volunteer Policies and Guidelines.
  • Expand existing programs and establish new programs and activities in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
  • Develop and ensure that Lifeguards are trained and ready to serve as First Responders for assigned areas.
  • Respond to member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
  • Develop and monitor program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
  • Manage all aspects of programming to ensure budget, quality and safety expectations are met. 

 

Required Certifications
  • Basic Life Support. Prerequisite of hire with 14-day grace period to obtain.
  •  First Aid. Prerequisite of hire with 14-day grace period to obtain.
  • Oxygen Cert. Prerequisite of hire with 14-day grace period to obtain.
  •  Y Lifeguard and Y Lifeguard Instructor Certification – Prerequisite upon hire 14 day compliance period.
  •  Y Swim Instructor and Y Swim Lesson Instructor Trainer Certification. – Prerequisite upon hire 14 day compliance period.
  • Safe Sports Training within 14 days of hire.
  • YUSA Team Leader Certification within 3 years.