Under the direction of the Senior Program Director, the Aquatics Manager is responsible for managing daily pool operations including, but not limited to, supervising staff, program implementation, maintaining pool safety, department administrative tasks and performing lifeguard and/or swim instructor duties.
Must be a proficient swimmer
Previous lifeguard experience
Previous swim instructor experience
High school diploma
YMCA experience (preferred)
Previous management experience (preferred)
Create and ensure a safe and welcoming environment
Ability to enforce policies, problem solve, and handle emergency situations
Ability to assist and communicate with all populations of people regardless of race, age, and special needs
Demonstrate the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
Attend trainings when appropriate
Support YMCA special events, signature events, and campaigns
Perform all tasks to the best of your ability and with a positive attitude
Responsible for administrative duties such as audits, unannounced skill drills, incident reports, and other record-keeping
Responsible for actions of staff while on duty and reporting all disciplinary incidents to the Senior Program Director
Continually monitor all members and guests in the pool, whirlpool, sauna and surrounding areas for safety and well-being
Keep the pool area uncluttered by putting unused equipment in the correct area. All equipment should be properly stored at the end of the shift
Handle all lifeguard operational and staffing emergencies that occur while on duty and be the first point of contact for operational and staffing emergencies on weekends
Secure, protect and check needed equipment daily for safety, cleanliness and needed repair, following through to make sure it meets state requirements
Attend staff meetings
Act as liaison in email and phone communications regarding aquatic department concerns
Schedule lifeguards and swim instructors in homebase
Complete payroll for all Aquatics Department Staff
Observe, review and give direction to staff
Other duties assigned by the Senior Program Director and/or Executive Director
CPR, First Aid, AED (must obtain within 90 days of employment)
New Employee Orientation (must obtain within 90 days of employment)
Department Specific Insurance Trainings (must obtain within 90 days of employment)