Crossroads YMCA

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From Swim Lessons to Safety Standards — Your Leadership Makes Waves! POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Aquatics Director supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This role assists in the operation, development, and growth of aquatic programs while ensuring participant satisfaction, staff retention, safety, and compliance. The Assistant Aquatics Director plays a key role in managing daily operations, staff supervision, training, and program execution. As a leader at the Y, you will create an environment that is welcoming and serves all members of the community. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Support the development, coordination, marketing, and evaluation of all aquatic program offerings. • Assist in the recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of aquatic team members. • Monitor and evaluate departmental goals and ensure programs align with strategic plans and community needs. • Oversee staff performance by providing regular feedback, conducting evaluations, and implementing corrective actions when necessary. • Assist in the management of the department’s annual budget and ensure programs operate within financial parameters. • Provide supervision during shifts, spending majority of the time delivering direct services to participants and assisting with program delivery. • Ensure all staff members maintain required certifications, including CPR/AED, First Aid, and lifeguarding certifications. • Implement and maintain safety protocols, ensuring regular emergency drills and in-service training sessions. • Respond to member and community inquiries or concerns promptly and professionally. • Assist in supporting the Annual Campaign and community engagement initiatives. • Perform administrative duties, including scheduling, payroll processing, and maintaining accurate records. • Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless operations and alignment with organizational goals. • Assist with purchasing and maintaining necessary aquatic equipment and supplies. • Perform other duties as assigned to support program development and organizational objectives. QUALIFICATIONS: • * Minimum of 2 years of related experience in aquatics or a similar field. • Certified Lifeguard and Swim Instructor with current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications. • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from various social and economic backgrounds. • Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills. • Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic office software applications. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. • Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks. • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, and be on-call as needed. • Ability to respond effectively to emergency situations and prioritize safety. YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader): The National YMCA Mission: “To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.” Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Y’s values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising. Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support. Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress. Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change/ models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology. WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively. • High level of alertness and initiative, particularly in monitoring the safety of program participants. • Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; occasionally stoop/bend. • Exposure to extreme temperatures, particularly in outdoor aquatic settings during peak summer months. • Maintain a neat and professional appearance at all times.