Aquatics Director (Coney Island YMCA) Job at Usa Swimming, New York, NY

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  • Usa Swimming
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Salary: $64,000 - $68,500 Annually

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.

To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.

The Coney Island YMCA is seeking an Aquatics Director who will provide leadership to the Aquatics Department at the branch. They will follow all YMCA and DOH aquatics standards to maintain safety for all aquatics programs in and around the swim area. The Aquatics Director will serve as a model to promote and demonstrate a professional demeanor (uniform and positive attitude) to other aquatics staff.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Know and understand all YMCA, State, and local Health and Safety requirements, including Pool Safety Plan, Emergency Action Plan, Emergency Evacuation Routes, and staff certifications.
  • Maintain adequate staffing (recruiting, training, hiring, and evaluating) of Lifeguards, Swim Instructors, and Water Exercise Instructors to deliver programs. Identify Deck Supervisor and Aquatics Coordinator candidates.
  • Conduct in-service training as required by the YMCA association.
  • Develop, implement, track, and control the department's budget in accordance with the YMCA branch and association budget guidelines.
  • Review program schedules, capacity staffing, and revenue to meet community needs and the YMCA mission.
  • Collaborate and build relationships within the YMCA branch, YMCA association, and community organizations in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
  • Maintain positive relationships with participants, parents/guardians, members, and staff. Show members and colleagues respect by listening carefully and showing empathy when dealing with difficult situations.
  • Maintain all records in accordance with the law for pool maintenance, staff training and certifications, program member attendance and evaluation of participant skills, and DOH requirements.
  • Attend Branch Board meetings and/or Membership/Program Committee meetings.


Desired Skills & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
  • Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience supervising Lifeguards and Swim Instructors.
  • Must be at least 21 years old.
  • Current YMCA Lifeguard certification or equivalent (must attain YMCA LG certification within 90 days of hire).
  • Current YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor certification or equivalent (must attain YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor certification within 120 days of hire).
  • Current Basic Life Support (CPRO), First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen certifications.
  • Demonstrate swim strokes, lifeguard rescues, and BLS (CPRO)/FA/EO skills.
  • Maintain certification level of physical and mental readiness.
  • Responsible for recertification before expiration.
  • Must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
  • Certifications to attain within 180 days of hire: YMCA Pool Operator or equivalent and YMCA Aquatics Management.
  • Certifications to attain within 1 year of hire: YMCA Introduction to Fiscal Management and YMCA Lifeguard Instructor and YMCA Supervision.


Benefits:

The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click herefor more information.

How to Apply:
If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online applicationand submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Part time, Work experience placement, Local area, Flexible hours,

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