Hendricks Regional Health YMCA - Aquatics - Associate Director of Aquatics

Benefits 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
Employee Assistant Program
Discounted Program Fees
Professional Development

The position will include the day to day operations 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.

This position requires a High School Diploma or GED with at least 2 years of experience and proven success in a leadership role within aquatics that includes supervision and 2 years of experience teaching swim lesssons to all age groups preferred. This person needs to have a good overall picture of YMCA philosophy and values and holds current certifications in CPR, First Aid and Lifeguarding.

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 Associate Aquatics Director is part of a staff team at the Center 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.

• Designated as a First Responder in the event of an emergency.
• Shares responsibility in the development, administration and control of the designated departmental budget, including meeting income targets and expense control, in consultation with the Executive Director.
• Selects, trains and supervises paid and volunteer departmental staff, which includes being certified to train lifeguards, and swim lesson instructors.
• Spends time on the pool deck talking with members, program participants and staff. Lifeguarding as well as teaching swim lessons.
• Interprets Association and Center goals, objectives and policies to the community and constituency.
• Evaluates programs and recommends changes based on compatibility with the Center and Association goals. shares responsibility for the development of new program thrusts.
• Assists assigned Center committees in formulating policies and programs consistent with the Center and Association goals.
• Prepares all reports as assigned.
• Shares responsibility for Center supervision, public relations, planning and promotions as agreed upon.
• Assists in the International aspect of the Association, including World Service fundraising and education.
• Evaluates performance of all departmental personnel, at least on an annual basis.
•  Supervises and is accountable for the care and upkeep of departmental programs, equipment and facilities. Is certified and will perform front line duties including but not limited to lifeguarding and swim instruction as outlined in the job descriptions for these roles. 50% of time will be spent on the pool deck with programming responsibilities.

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