Aquatics Director
As a thought-leader and best-in-class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non-profits serving in Atlanta. Today, we’re looking for you to join us as we carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state.
At the Y, we’re an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone -- especially children -- experience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre-K with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities; provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to share in the gift of supporting their communities.
The opportunities to serve are vast, and we’re looking for a diverse mix of people, who share our values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY, to join us and do their best work. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in our people, our members, and our partners. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other wonderful characteristics that make us different.
Commitment to Health and Safety
The YMCA of Metro Atlanta has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination requirement for all Full-Time positions. For further information, please visit our Vaccine Hub, or speak to your recruiter. Reasonable accommodations for medical and religious objections will be considered.
Nature and Scope:
The Aquatics Director intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing and determined while also managing high-quality, member focused Aquatics programs.
Minimum Requirements:
Associate’s degree in related field
Current Lifeguard Certification required
Lifeguard Instructor preferred
Swim Instructor Certification preferred
Certified Pool Operator preferred
ASHI CPR Instructor preferred
Flexible work schedule, must be available to work nights and weekends.
Responsibilities:
Hire, Schedule, Train and Develop Lifeguard Staff. Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations and conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pools. Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance. Conducts lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR trainings and monthly in-services with lifeguards. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility. Manages online pool schedule/reservation system. Completes payroll. Manages budget.
Trains and supports lifeguards on new Workplace Safety Guidelines. Supports changed member traffic flow into the pool. Prepares lifeguards with daily reservation rosters. Serves as a building Director on Duty. DOD will ensure members and branch staff are following safety protocol, pre-check guidelines, etc.
ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES – Multi-Team:
Mission and Community Oriented: Models and teaches YMCA Mission and Values; champions inclusion, ensures exceptional member service to differentiate the YMCA from other providers; provides volunteer opportunities and develops programs to train, develop, engage, and recognize community volunteers.
People Oriented: Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding; builds relationships and fosters small communities; effectively tailors communications to appropriate audiences, provides feedback, coaching, guidance and support.
Results Oriented: Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure success; provides staff with frameworks to make decisions; develops and manages best practices for exceptional member experience; cultivate relationships to support philanthropy; effectively creates and manages budgets.
Personal Development: Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and less than expected performance; shares insights; facilitates change and models adaptability to change.
EFFECT ON END RESULT:
In partnership with the Association’s resource office, the Y will be seen as an advocate for community development and progress. The Y Executive Director will be known as an ambassador for strong kids, strong families and communities. The goals of the organization are centered on the YMCA Association standards. The Branch will maintain high quality management in its program delivery and membership involvement assuring sound fiscal management and needs are met to further grow the organization. The Board, staff, volunteers and members will understand the Y as a cause related organization that is mission driven and values-centered.
As a thought-leader and best-in-class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non-profits serving in Atlanta. Today, we’re looking for you to join us as we carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state.
At the Y, we’re an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone -- especially children -- experience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre-K with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities; provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to share in the gift of supporting their communities.
The opportunities to serve are vast, and we’re looking for a diverse mix of people, who share our values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY, to join us and do their best work. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in our people, our members, and our partners. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other wonderful characteristics that make us different.
Commitment to Health and Safety
The YMCA of Metro Atlanta has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination requirement for all Full-Time positions. For further information, please visit our Vaccine Hub, or speak to your recruiter. Reasonable accommodations for medical and religious objections will be considered.
Nature and Scope:
The Aquatics Director intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing and determined while also managing high-quality, member focused Aquatics programs.
Minimum Requirements:
Associate’s degree in related field
Current Lifeguard Certification required
Lifeguard Instructor preferred
Swim Instructor Certification preferred
Certified Pool Operator preferred
ASHI CPR Instructor preferred
Flexible work schedule, must be available to work nights and weekends.
Responsibilities:
Hire, Schedule, Train and Develop Lifeguard Staff. Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations and conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pools. Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance. Conducts lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR trainings and monthly in-services with lifeguards. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility. Manages online pool schedule/reservation system. Completes payroll. Manages budget.
Trains and supports lifeguards on new Workplace Safety Guidelines. Supports changed member traffic flow into the pool. Prepares lifeguards with daily reservation rosters. Serves as a building Director on Duty. DOD will ensure members and branch staff are following safety protocol, pre-check guidelines, etc.
ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES – Multi-Team:
Mission and Community Oriented: Models and teaches YMCA Mission and Values; champions inclusion, ensures exceptional member service to differentiate the YMCA from other providers; provides volunteer opportunities and develops programs to train, develop, engage, and recognize community volunteers.
People Oriented: Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding; builds relationships and fosters small communities; effectively tailors communications to appropriate audiences, provides feedback, coaching, guidance and support.
Results Oriented: Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure success; provides staff with frameworks to make decisions; develops and manages best practices for exceptional member experience; cultivate relationships to support philanthropy; effectively creates and manages budgets.
Personal Development: Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and less than expected performance; shares insights; facilitates change and models adaptability to change.
EFFECT ON END RESULT:
In partnership with the Association’s resource office, the Y will be seen as an advocate for community development and progress. The Y Executive Director will be known as an ambassador for strong kids, strong families and communities. The goals of the organization are centered on the YMCA Association standards. The Branch will maintain high quality management in its program delivery and membership involvement assuring sound fiscal management and needs are met to further grow the organization. The Board, staff, volunteers and members will understand the Y as a cause related organization that is mission driven and values-centered.