Job description

We are a diverse community joined together by a shared commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living and foster social responsibility.

With more than 60,000 members across Chester County, our programs and facilities are always based on the unique needs and interests of the communities we serve. In addition, our volunteers, staff, members and donors are all united by a deep commitment to continually strengthen Chester County.

Job Title: Aquatics Director
Branch: West Chester Area YMCA
Pay Class: Full Time/Exempt
Shifts/Availability: Varies
Salary: $42,500 - $45,000

About the YMCA of Greater Brandywine: The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW), an association of eight YMCA’s serving Chester County, is a progressive, innovative YMCA ever adapting to the changing landscape created by COVID and societal issues that is committed to meeting emerging community needs and the mission of the Y to serve ALL.

Position Summary: Under the direction of the Senior Aquatics Director, the Aquatic Director will develop and implement aquatic risk management strategies relevant to the YMCA of Greater Brandywine’s aquatic lifeguards. Abiding by the ELLIS Aquatic guidelines this position will directly supervise the lifeguards at West Chester Area YMCA, ensuring all lifeguards are licensed, trained, scheduled and audited. This position will be responsible for the budget and operations of all lifeguards, their trainings and the programs they support while ensuring safety in various risk categories, including but not limited to pandemic planning and protocols, aquatic safety, child abuse prevention, emergency response training, and participant safety at aquatic operational sites. This position will be directly involved in, and will be accountable for, aquatic safety and aquatic safety management impacting the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Implement the ELLIS program throughout the Aquatic departments.
• Ensure all lifeguards are ELLIS Licensed and perform Vigilant Awareness Trainings (VATs) frequently to confirm skills are maintained and safety is paramount.
• Ensure proper staffing levels of lifeguards in each branch.
• Direct and supervise the branch lifeguard associates.
• Hire, train and schedule all lifeguards.
• Develop, monitor and administer annual budget (income and expense) for the Aquatics Department within the parameters set by the Association. Ensure that the Aquatic lifeguarding financials are in a positive fiscal position in relation to budget.
• Review revenue generation by providing community lifeguard trainings & certifications
• Develop, implement, manage, and use data to evaluate operating safety plans to promote programs and/or membership growth for the YMCA in the Aquatic Department. Develop and support safety strategies to ensure that members and/or program participants connect with one another and connect with the YMCA.
• Implement and meet/exceed the ELLIS audit scores in each branch
• Address and resolve all aquatic incidents in a timely manner, communicating with Association senior leadership team and relevant stakeholders to investigate and report on incidents and injuries; perform post incident reviews, and design remediation and prevention plans as needed.
• Ensure all external reporting requirements are met on a timely basis.
• In coordination with key operations and HR staff, provide content for annual trainings for Aquatics as needed.
• Perform regular and ad-hoc program safety audits for aquatic areas and pools to ensure compliance with safety and risk management protocol and safety compliance (i.e. OSHA, NFPA)
• Perform annual audits on required safety related trainings for lifeguards, including child abuse prevention, slip/trip/fall prevention, safe lifting chemical safety, emergency response planning, CPR/AED/O2, and First Aid.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• One -Three years of Aquatic Safety and Risk Management experience, in the area specific to aquatic settings
• YMCA experience preferred
• ELLIS licensed and ELLIS instructor licensed (Training can be provided)
• Obtain instructor/trainer license within 6 months of employment
• Ability to maintain and establish favorable relationships with staff, vendors, insurers, and all other stakeholders
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Proven initiative, good judgement, and independent decision-making
• Obtain and maintain all new hire certifications and trainings within 90 days of hire

Benefits:

• Making a difference in a person’s life every day
• Fun, fast-paced work environment
• Working for a diverse and inclusive community-based non-profit
• A comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance along with a 12% employer contribution to the retirement savings plan (after 2 years of service and must be at least 21 years of age)
• Opportunities for training and advancement
• Flexible hours, paid time off and holidays
• Free Family Membership (all members of the family membership must live in the same household)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY - The YMCA of the Greater Brandywine considers candidates for all positions on the basis of qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, genetic information, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable federal, state & local laws.

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