Aquatics Director - Palm Harbor

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• Title:
  
  Aquatics Director - Greater Palm Harbor Branch
• Location:
  
  YMCA of the Suncoast
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
• Leader Level: Team Leader
• Hiring Range: $44,500 - $46,000 annually
• Reports To:
  
  Executive Director
• Supervises:
  Aquatic Staff and Volunteers including Lifeguards, Swim Instructors and Swim Coaches

• Health & Dental Insurance
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Funded Retirement Plan
• Subsidized Child Care
• YMCA Facility Access Discounted Program Fees

This position, as a top administrative branch staff in an Association actively engaged in many national Y initiatives, is responsible for day‑to‑day general administration of the aquatic department including staff supervision, budgeting, expense control, income generation, program development and quality control, board and committee development, community relations, collaborations, long‑range planning and facility maintenance. The Aquatics Director also provides direction and leadership for the achievement of Association goals in accordance with the policies, procedures and standards established by the Board.

• High Quality Programs, Services and Facilities
• Direct and administer total operation of the Aquatics Department including the interpretation and execution of established policies, the development of procedures and methods, staffing, evaluation of the effectiveness of the programs and operation
• Plan and conduct a wide variety of aquatic programs and activities that maximize the facilities available, support the Cause and enhance membership
• Create a nurturing and safe environment by reporting suspicious activity that may lead to child abuse or may violate the code of conduct. Ensure the safety and maintenance of high quality facilities, grounds, and equipment by keeping supplies organized, maintain a clean facility and care for equipment.
• Promote and monitor membership and/or program growth, taking a leadership role in membership cultivation and retention
• Participate as required by branch leadership in LOD/CDLOD building coverage
• Staff and Volunteer Management
• Recruit, hire, supervise and develop department staff and volunteers through use of Leadership Competency Model resources that create a culture of cause‑driven leaders
• Lead and/or participate in a branch committee(s)
• Support branch Y Community Champions efforts
• Attend all necessary trainings in order to keep YMCA certifications current and active
• Ensure all aquatic staff are in compliance with YMCA certifications as required by YUSA and YMCA of the Suncoast policies
• Hold in‑service trainings with aquatic staff as requested by branch leadership and as required by YMCA of the Suncoast aquatic policies
• Finance
• Prepare annual department(s) budget for approval by the Executive Director and senior leadership team of the YMCA of the Suncoast
• Recommend adjustments and administer the budget, exercising necessary expense controls and revenue production
• Complete monthly variance reports to Executive Director to explain actual results as compared with budget and/or forecast
• Community Development
• Represent and promote the YMCA in the local community and develop positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities.
• Promote and communicate the objectives and programs of the YMCA through public communication media
• Actively participate in community organizations
• Host at least 1 SPLASH week each year in order to provide free or reduced swim lessons to school age children in our community
• Financial Development
• Incorporate storytelling in an effort to advance our mission and cause
• Participate in Annual Campaign efforts
• Identify and recruit Annual Campaign volunteers
• Lead and/or participate in branch special events for fund raising or mission advancement
• Through relationship building and community partnerships, seek out prospective sponsors for SPLASH and other Y Aquatic programs
• Operating Values
• Serve as a member of branch management and support the branch and association objectives of the YMCA
• Teach, role model and promote SMART behavior
• Strategic
• Support the GPS…