Aquatics Director YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit - 3.9 Mount Clemens, MI Job Details Full-time $43,888 a year 11 hours ago Benefits Employee assistance program Retirement plan Qualifications Staff supervision Program design Program management Team supervision Social service program staff supervision Hiring Swimming Staff development Full Job Description The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you'll discover more than just a job—you'll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

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Employee Benefits FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs Flexible Scheduling Family-friendly Work Environment Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan General Function Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Aquatics Director is responsible for developing and implementing high-quality programs in aquatics for youth through senior age groups while ensuring a safe aquatic environment. Job Duties & Responsibilities Directs and supervises program activities to meet the community's needs and fulfill YMCA objectives. Establishes new program activities and expands programs within the community following strategic and operating plans. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations. Hires, trains, develops, schedules, and directs personnel and volunteers continuously. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops annual Aquatics department revenue and expense budget to meet branch fiscal objectives. Maintain the highest standards in pool safety and fully comply with association and American Red Cross standards and guidelines at all times. This includes conducting monthly in-services along with other LGIs on staff and completing VAT drops and zone validations to ensure compliance with internal and American Red Cross requirements. Develops and delivers high-quality aquatics programs, including swim lessons, water fitness, special populations, and other programs designed to meet the needs of the community. Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local, American Red Cross, and YMCA health and safety regulations as well as current ADA guidelines. Conducts certification training as needed to include (but not limited to) lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR, and a minimum of two American Red Cross Lifeguard trainings. As a Leader within the branch, you will: Serve as Manager on Duty during morning, evening, and weekend shifts as assigned, attend program management team meetings, and assist in YMCA fundraising activities and special events as needed. Education/Experience/Training/Certifications A bachelor's degree is preferred. Prior experience managing and developing aquatic-related programming is required. Previous supervisory experience, including hiring, managing, and developing staff, is required. Certifications in CPR-Pro, AED, Emergency O2, First Aid, American Red Cross Lifeguard, American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor, and YMCA Swim Instructor pare referred at the time of hire or must be obtained from a YMCA-approved instructor within three months of hire. Abilities & Skills Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. The ability to communicate verbally with individuals and small groups. The ability to attract and retain participants. For more opportunities to join our team, please visit the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit's career page (ymcadetroit.org/careers). The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit ("YMCA") is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law. The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our programs. We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards. We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program participants and with staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with authorities in any case of abuse.