YMCA in Westfield - Aquatics Director

Job DetailsJob Location: Westfield YMCA - Westfield, IN 46074Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $41,621.00 - $52,021.00 Salary/yearJob Category: AquaticsBenefits Include: Free Household YMCA of Greater Indianapolis Membership Paid Time Off and Sick Time Insurance 20 Hours Per Week of Free Child Care Flexible Hours/ Scheduling Retirement Discounted Program Fees Professional Development Under the direction of the Associate Executive Director this position will supervise the development of the aquatic department. This position is primarily responsible for working with the physical education and program-related committees relating to aquatics within the Center and Association. The position will include the development and administration of the department; program development and promotion, implementation and evaluation, staff scheduling, training and supervision, monitoring safety practices and adherence to standards and financial operation in accordance with Center and Association goals, objectives and policies. Unique to this YMCA is the partnership with Westfield Washington Schools. WWS owns the Natatorium and has entered into an agreement with the YMCA, and as such the YMCA has certain responsibilities for and certain rights to utilize the Natatorium. The Aquatics Director will be responsible for specific aspects of the operation and maintenance of the Natatorium, and coordinating the schedules for the use of the Natatorium. As the Natatorium is owned by WWS, WWS has priority for scheduling time for their swim clubs, meets, practices and related activities. The YMCA, through an agreement with WWS, will manage the daily activities and operations of the Natatorium. Specific YMCA activities may include programs such as youth and adult swim lessons, water fitness classes, lifeguarding training, family swim time, and lap swimming. Qualifications This position requires a background of physical education with an emphasis on aquatic and fitness related programming. A bachelor’s degree in physical education, recreation/related area is required (with a preference for aquatic/fitness emphasis) or its equivalent in related professional experience. Prior management of a school or municipal aquatic complex is beneficial. Two-three years experience in YMCA or similar agency is essential. This person needs to have a good overall picture of YMCA philosophy and values and obtain/maintain current certifications in CPR, First Aid and Lifeguarding, CPO (Certified Pool Operator)/YMCA of the USA Pool Operator. Because aquatics programming is a major program thrust for the Center, well-defined administration skills are needed for adequate management of aquatic instruction, training and aquatic fitness programs. Additional administrative skills and abilities in the areas of personnel management, program planning, income production, expense control, training, public relations and interpretation, record-keeping and facility utilization, equipment maintenance and care are required. The Aquatic Director is part of a staff team at the YMCA and must possess a leadership style that is team-oriented. Recognizing that this individual may bring skills in areas other than aquatics, it will be desirable to utilize those skills through sharing of responsibilities with other professional staff.