AQUATICS DIRECTOR

Salary Range: $35,568 to $37,000

Position Summary

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.  If you're passionate about water safety, love developing a team, and want to lead a program that directly impacts your community, this is your role. The YMCA of South Alabama is looking for an Aquatics Director to run a best-in-class aquatics program at the branch level, specifically the Snook Family YMCA, setting the standard for safety, cleanliness, and programming in the Foley, Alabama area.

Our Culture

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.  We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are determined: above all else, we are on a quest to make our community stronger.

Essential Functions

• Frequently performs the following physical activities; swim, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, stand for extended periods of time, walk, lift and carry up to 35 pounds, and communicate verbally.
• Schedules and communicates with lifeguard and swim instructor team. Fills in for lifeguard absences if needed.
• Maintains the appropriate lifeguard certification level of physical and mental readiness.
• Visually sees all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility.
• Adequately hears noises and distinguishes distress signals.
• Possesses the ability to remain alert and maintain concentration for long periods of time to ensure safety of participants.
• Maintains the ability to make independent and sound decisions in a rapidly changing environment.
• Shows initiative in the absence of supervision.
• Relates to and works with diverse groups of people in a friendly and consistent manner.
• Ability to handle questions/concerns and resolve conflicts in a courteous and professional manner.
• Pool maintenance performed as needed.
• Assists in recruiting, hiring, training, developing, scheduling a high performing staff focused on providing exceptional service.
• Develops strategies to provide support and motivation to staff for the achievement of goals and retention.
• Ensures adequate lifeguard coverage of all pools during operating hours.
• Keeps aquatics and risk management records up to date and orderly.
• Keeps areas of service clean and always organized. 
• Ensures safety procedures are followed, and accident/incident reports are filed with Human Resources. 
• Responds to member and staff communication within a 24-hour business period.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits package, including BCBS of Alabama Gold
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Generous retirement plan with 12% employer contribution once eligible
• Paid time off and paid holidays; generous accrual system
• YMCA perks: Free YMCA membership
• Significant discounts on certain YMCA programs
• Work environment: supportive team culture
• Growth: Real opportunities to learn and expand your skills through professional development trainings
• Mission: Work that makes a difference in your community every single day

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the YMCA values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition.

Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. 

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change, models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and

technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology 

• 3-year managerial and/or relevant experience preferred. Non-profit/YMCA experience required.
• Five-year minimum lifeguarding and/or swim lesson instructor experience preferred.
• Committed to the YMCA mission, vision, and values.
• Completed WSI, CPR, AED, First Aid, O2, Lifeguard Certifications within 30 days of date of hire.
• Knowledge of budgets
• Understands and abides by all policies and procedures as set forth by the association, specifically within the Employee Handbook.

• Works a schedule that reflects the needs of the branch.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• BA/BS in relevant field or equivalent experience/knowledge in Aquatic Management or other closely related field preferred.
• Must be customer service focused with strong communication skills both orally and written with competent computer skills.
• Proven experience in building strong community relationships
• Lifeguard Certification required; Lifeguard Instructor certification preferred
• Must CPO certification within 6 months of hire
• Ability to represent the YMCA in a mature and professional manner building strong relationships with leaders in the wide variety of organization in the community
• Must be well organized and able to handle shifting priorities.
• Successful completion of background screening.