Associate Aquatic Director

September 17, 2024

YMCA

Birmingham

About Us:
At the YMCA, we're dedicated to building stronger communities through our core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. Our mission focuses on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Associate Aquatic Director to join our team in our aquatic programs!
Your Role:
As an Associate Aquatic Director, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the safety, cleanliness, and quality of our aquatic facilities across all YMCA branches. Your expertise will help us provide outstanding aquatic programs and ensure our staff are well-trained and prepared. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to lead and inspire, all while embodying the YMCAs core values.
Perks:

Competitive salary and highly desirable benefits package.
A dynamic and supportive work environment.
Endless opportunities to create magical moments, lifelong memories, and significant impacts on the lives of people throughout our community.
Access to YMCA facilities and programs, fostering your personal and professional growth.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Adheres and complies to program standards including assisting in maintenance, safety and cleanliness standards.
Assist as a fill-in Aquatics leader at any branch as needed.
Teach CPR classes at least once per month at rotating YMCA branches.
Teach/assist Lifeguard classes at least once per month at rotating YMCA branches.
Teach/assist YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor training at least once per quarter at rotating YMCA branches.
Maintains Youth Center pool on a weekly basis including cleaning, keeping accurate records for water readings and maintenance cleaning schedules when required.
Help get the Youth Center pool ready for pool inspection in May.
Know and enforce aquatic rules, procedures, policies, and guidelines. Report problems and violations to the supervisor in a timely manner.
Attend and assist with all home branch in-service trainings. Attend and assist with any other branch in-service trainings when requested and available.
Complete other duties and obtain additional training as assigned by the supervisor.

Supervisors and administrators will:

Follow employee's and volunteers' screening requirements and use screening instruments to screen for abuse risk.
Provide employees and volunteers with ongoing supervision and training related to abuse risk.
Provide employees and volunteers with regular feedback regarding their boundaries with children and teens.
Require employees and volunteers to adhere to policies and procedures related to abuse risk.

Minimum Requirements:

BA/BS preferred or equivalent experience/knowledge in Aquatic Management or other closely related fields.
2-3 years relevant experience is preferred.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Supervisory and staff development experience preferred.
Must be customer service focused with strong communication skills both orally and written with solid computer skills.
Ability to represent the YMCA in a mature and professional manner.
Must be well organized and able to handle shifting priorities.
Successful completion of background screening.
Must be willing and able to travel within our service area.
Must hold and maintain current YMCA or American Red Cross Training Certifications in the following areas:
- Lifeguarding
- CPR for the Professional Rescuer
- First Aid
- YUSA Swim Lesson Trainer certification within 6 months of hire.
- LGI within 3 months of hire
- CPO within 3 months of hire.
- LGIT within 12 months of hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor pool settings.
Must have the physical, visual and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
Ability to lift a minimum 50 pounds.