Aquatics Director - Mankato, United States - Kaizen Lab Inc.

Description

Make a splash in the world of
aquatics by leading a team dedicated to promoting water safety, skill
development, and community engagement. Under the direction of the Senior
Program Director, t

his position will support the work of the Y, a
leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community
through youth development,

healthy living and social responsibility. The Aquatics
Director at the Mankato Family YMCA is responsible for the overall operations
of the aquatics department and will ensure safety, high quality and growth of
aquatic programs.

ESSENTIAL

FUNCTIONS:
1.

Perform excellent service to all members, staff,
volunteers, and guests.
2.

Build relationships and initiates conversations
with all members, staff, volunteers, and guests.
3.

Communicate with supervisor, staff, members,
guests, and volunteers in a clear, concise, and positive manner.
4.

Directs and supervises program activities and
establishes new programs to meet the needs of the community in accordance with
strategic and operating goals of the YMCA.
5.

Recruits, hires, trains,
develops, schedules, and directs personnel and volunteers as needed.

Reviews and
evaluates staff performance. Develops
strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Ensures records of staff
certifications are current and complete.
6.

Work with the Marketing
Director on marketing/promotions to ensure consistent messaging.

May organize and schedule program registrations,
and review and process program scholarship applications.
7.

Prepares and manages program budget to ensure
revenue and program service goals are achieved.
8.

Monitors daily pool
operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety
regulations.
9.

Ensures proper maintenance of
pools. Secures and schedules pool facilities. Maintains accurate records of
pool chemical levels and works closely with facility maintenance.
10.

Conducts lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid
and CPR training.
11.

Schedules swim lessons and assists coaches to
schedule swim team practices and meets.
12.

Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and
special events.
13.

Exemplifies relationship-building skills in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries
and complaints in a timely manner.
14.

Reviews program statistics. Monitors and evaluates
the effectiveness of and participation

in program.
15.

Supervises the Mankato Marlins Head Coach/es, swim
team, and the operation of the program.
16.

Hires management for Municipal swimming pools and
oversees their management and operation of those facilities.
17.

Follow all YMCA
policy and procedures including Child Abuse Prevention.
18.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Sr.
Program Director and Executive Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1.

Bachelor's degree in
Recreation, fitness, or a related field or equivalent working experience in
aquatics (aquatics coordinator, pool manager or supervisor).
2.

Minimum of two (2) years
supervisory experience, three (3) years preferred.
3.

Lifeguard Training Instructor
Certification, Water Safety Instructor, or YMCA Swim Instructor is preferred
but not required. Must obtain specific certifications within six months of
hire.
4.

Effective verbal and written
communication skills.
5.

Ability to train and certify
staff.
6.

First Aid/CPR/AED certified
or trained upon hire.
7.

ARC or YMCA Lifeguard
Instructor (Trainer preferred)
8.

CPO or AFO Certification
Preferred, but not required.
9.

Proficient computer skills including
Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
10.

Ability to work in a highly flexible and rapidly
changing work environment.
11.

Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of
people from all social and economic segments of the community.
12.

Ability to communicate with all ages and levels of
swimmers.
13.

Must be reliable,
courteous, and a positive model for other staff.
14.

Never
been accused/convicted of any form of child abuse.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Sufficient strength,
agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program
activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations (depending upon
the programs). Perform all physical aspects of the position, including walking,
standing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds at a time. The
ability to react in an emergency calmly and effectively.
This job description
represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be
all-inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for completing projects
or performing duties deemed necessary for the Mankato YMCA's success.

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