The Aquatic Manger, working as part of the YMCA of Metropolitan Denver, will deliver professional customer service and relationship building skills to create a welcoming environment at the center. The incumbent will also exhibit the core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and innovation in all aspects of their work.

The Aquatic Manager will be responsible for the training and supervision at all assigned pools. The incumbent will be responsible for the growth and safety of all Aquatic programs at assigned pools. Under the direct supervision of the VP of Member Experience, the Aquatic manager will create and ensure an excellent experience for all members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure that safety is always a priority in your pools and adhere to YMCA Aquatic Guidelines and YMCA Risk Management Guidelines
• Be visible to members at all times-work towards creating an excellent member experience.
• Grow aquatic programs through quality programming, marketing and cross selling of programs and create new innovative programs and services that meet the Center’s needs.
• Provide efficient scheduling of facility
• Ability to lead and motivate others within the aquatics department.
• Ensure all staff follow emergency plans and are current in all training and certifications.
• Maintain a clean and safe YMCA. Take initiative to clean up/repair areas.
• Always be dressed in appropriate attire and wear nametag.
• Attend and remain current on all mandatory trainings and staff meetings.
• Report all accidents and incidents to your supervisor immediately using proper forms.
• Be trained, willing and available to teach swim lessons and water exercise classes.
• Hire, Train, Schedule and supervise all aquatics staff
• Current Lifeguarding certification, CPR and First Aid are required. CPO and LGI preferred.
• Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and water chemistry of the pool and pool operation.
• Family programming at the center (i.e. birthday parties).
• Any other duties as assigned.

LEADERSHIP MINDSETS AND BEHAVIORS

• Demonstrates Organizational Ownership
• Flexible and Nimble
• Servant Leader
• Embraces Ambiguity and Innovation
• Bias Towards Action
• Eager to Speak Your Mind and Hear from Others
• Thrive in a Team Environment
• Developing Self & Others

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Critical Thinking & Decision Making
• Problem Solving
• Inclusion
• Relationship Building
• People Management and Coaching
• Systems Thinking

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, swim, use their hands to grip, handle and feel objects and reach with their arms and legs. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50-100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

FULL-TIME BENEFITS/COMPENSATION:

• Health and Vision Care
• Dental
• Generous Retirement Contribution Options -Includes company contribution of 10% once eligibility is met
• Paid Time off
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Free Membership
• Program Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program