The Director of Aquatics willbe responsible forallfacetsof the indoor and outdoor aquatic departments.The position will include the development and administration of the department; program development and promotion, implementation and evaluation, staff scheduling and supervision, and financial operationin accordance withCenter and Association goals,objectivesand policies.
Benefits Include:
Free Household YMCA of Greater Indianapolis Membership
Paid Time Off and Sick Time
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
20 Hours Per Week of Free Child Care
Flexible Hours/ Scheduling
Retirement
Discounted Program Fees
Professional Development
- This position requires a degree in physical education, or a related field, or its equivalent in experience.
- Current certifications in aquatics (must be able to swim, pass CPR certification and lifeguarding exams).
- A high degree of organizational and supervisory skillsisrequired.
- Knowledge of pool operations (water quality, cleanliness, protocols).
- Additionalskills in program development and implementation, fiscalcontroland written communications are necessary.
- Must be a team player with strong human relations skills able to interpret program objectives to members and participants.
- Able to communicate within and between communities and organizations.
- Develops,administersand controls the designated budgets, including meeting income targets and expense control, in consultation with Center Program Executive.
- Selects, trains andsupervisepaid and volunteer department staff.
- Interprets Association goals,objectivesand policies to the community and constituency.
- Evaluate programs and recommend changes based on compatibility with the Center and Association goals.
- Guides assignedCentercommittees in formulating policies and programs consistent with Center and Association goals.
- Prepare reports asrequired.
- Shares responsibilities for Center supervision, public relations,planningand promotions as agreed.
- Assiststhe international aspect of the Association including World Service education and fund raising.
- Evaluates performance, at least on an annual basis, of department personnel.
- Supervises and is accountable for care andup keepof department equipment and facilities.
- Shares responsibility for providing income through membership fees and special subsidies.
- Assistsin the annual Sustaining Membershipenrollmentcampaign.
- Schedules department facilities to assureequitableusage of facilities.
- Provides direct leadership to specific programs as agreed upon with the Center Executive.
- Assistswith any other projects or activities as may be assigned.
- Perform other duties/ assignments as needed at the YMCA.
KEY DELIVERABLES
- Recognized as a leader in the aquatics field.
- Financial accountability as it relates to the achievement of budgeted program target levels.
- Evidence of growth and development in the number of aquatic programs,activitiesand program participants.
- Aquatic facilities and equipment aremaintainedin a clean, safe, andappropriate manner.
- Creative planning and programming by meeting deadlines, sufficient promotion and of the attainment of agreed upon goals.
- Successful staff supervision,trainingand teamwork as it relates to Center andAssociation goals andobjectives.
- Evidence of professional growth and expanded opportunities,dutiesand responsibilities within the position.