Aquatics Director - Spring Valley

YMC; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aquatics Director at YMCA of San Diego County oversees and provides leadership to the Aquatics Program at the McGrath Family YMCA, guiding development, administration, implementation and ongoing evaluation.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Recreation or related field, 3+ years supervisory experience, current CPO and CPR/AED/First Aid certifications, Lifeguard and Swim Lesson Instructor credentials, plus strong fiscal management and staff leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation or related field or equivalent experience in aquatics
• 3+ years' aquatic supervisory experience
• Current CPO certification within 60 days of employment
• CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid for Public Safety Personnel, Lifeguard Certification, Swim Lesson Instructor Certification (YMCA or Red Cross)
• Proven supervisory skills in hiring, training, evaluating and motivating staff and volunteers

Responsibilities

• Manage all functions of the Aquatics Department including safety, pool mechanics, lifeguarding, swim lessons and swim team
• Audit pool systems and equipment to ensure water quality meets state codes and local regulations
• Develop and monitor Aquatics Department budgets and ensure year-end outcomes
• Plan and conduct monthly staff meetings focused on safety, policies and customer service
• Act as Manager-on-duty when necessary and maintain safe, clean facilities

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Fiscal management

Staff leadership

Public interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation or related field

Job description

Overview

The Aquatics Director oversees and provides leadership to the Aquatics Program. The Aquatic Director is responsible for the development, administration, implementation and ongoing evaluation of all related programs. The Director develops and implements a comprehensive Aquatics program for the YMCA of San Diego County.

For information on Y Employee Perks, click on this link:Employee Benefits | YMCA of San Diego County (ymcasd.org)

Schedule

• Location: McGrath Family YMCA
• Monday - Friday with occasional Saturdays when needed

Responsibilities

• Manages all functions of the Aquatics Department including, but not limited to, aquatic safety,hazardous materials, pool mechanics, swim lessons, lifeguarding, and swim team and any additional specialty classes
• Perform audits of pool systems and equipment to include, ensuring water quality meets state codes and local regulations, managing pool maintenance by ensuring aquatic staff monitor and maintain the proper chemical balance
• Assess program success and assists in the development and implementation of new programs
• Responsible for the development, control, and monitoring of Aquatics Department budgets, and ensures all budgets meet year-end outcomes
• Plans, conducts, and documents monthly staff meetings, focusing on safety, review of established policies and procedures, and customer service
• Serves as the Manager-on-duty when necessary, and assists in the maintenance of clean, attractive, safe, and well-maintained facilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational abilities; self-starter with initiative to work independently and with minimum supervision
• Professional demeanor, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work well with the public, staff, and volunteers
• Proven fiscal management skills, knowledge of and expertise in aquatics programming
• Must have the visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation; ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures; the physical ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Education, or related field, or equivalent experience in aquatics
• 3+ years' aquatic supervisory experience required
• Current CPO certification within 60 days of employment
• Must have current certifications in First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22), CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, Oxygen Administration. Current Lifeguard Certification (YMCA of the USA or Red Cross). Current YMCA of the USA Swim Lesson Instructor Certification or Red Cross Water Safety instructor (YMCA certification within 6 months)
• Proven supervisory skills in hiring, training, evaluating, and motivating staff and volunteers, as well as developing an effective staff team
• Licensing, state law and our government funders require that staff within YMCA of San Diego County be fingerprinted, prior to reporting to work, and includesubsequentarrest notifications
• CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within30 daysofhireand must be from one of the following certifying organizations:
  • American Red Cross
  • American Heart Association
  • American Safety & Health Institute

YMCA will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the YMCA is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Ordinance by visiting the San Diego CountyOffice of Labor Standards and Enforcement.

Pay Range

USD $70,304.00 - USD $78,747.88 /Yr.