1.Provides leadership and support to YMCA aquatics programming by providing private and group lessons and certification courses and appropriately mentoring swim instructors including conducting effective onboarding and training for new employees.
2.Implements a swim lesson and aquatics certification program which drives an increase in participant enrollment resulting in attaining revenue and budget goals as set by the Executive Director.
3. Instruct swimming lessons as assigned in accordance with YMCA guidelines.
4.Cooperatively supports the other Aquatics Directors by developing schedules, overseeing guards, ensuring all safety and risk prevention policies are followed.
5.Assists the other Aquatics Directors with maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pool, on deck and surrounding areas.Prevents accidents by maintaining observation of the pool area, enforcing health and safety rules and maintaining emergency readiness.
6.Develops positive relationships with participants and parents encouraging involvement and identifying potential volunteers.
7.Assists as needed with pool administration including the creation of the Swim Lessons, Private Swim Lessons, Master’s Program and the Swim Instructor schedules.
8.Attends and leads staff meetings, and trainings as required.
9.Responsible for chemical readings, logs, and clean and safe pool deck and pump rooms.Works in partnership with Facilities Dept. as secondary person responsible for backwashing and mechanical responsibilities.
10.Follows all YMCA and Health Department policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures.Responds to emergency situations as needed. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
11.Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Keeping areas safe. Reports damaged equipment to supervisor.
12.Conveys basic information on YMCA programs and schedules to members and, as appropriate, refers members to other YMCA Total Health programs and/or staff.