Director of Aquatics

Under the guidance of the Branch Executive, the Director of Aquatic Operations oversees the day-to-day aquatic operations of a branch and assigned seasonal aquatic operations. The incumbent is responsible for recruiting, hiring, training direct reports while developing sustainable programs for each community, including local aquatic programs, and working collaboratively with other Aquatic Leadership across the organization.

Our Promise:Ensure every child is on a pathway to successImprove individual & community wellnessBuild bridges to connect our communityDemand equity for all Support family & economic stability

Benefits & Perks:Full benefits package including Dental, Vision & Health InsuranceGenerous PTO vacation, 12 paid holidays, and sick leaveFree Nationwide Y Membership for your Household12% Employer-Funded Retirement Plan upon meeting eligibilityLearning and development workshopsCareer advancement opportunitiesStaff Discounts on Programs & Services and more!

Salary: $50,000 – $62,000 per year. Final compensation is based on factors such as skills, qualifications, and experience.

Essential Responsibilities:Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules, and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Including FT Aquatic Specialists, FT Head Swim Coach and PT Supervisors.Develops and monitors instructional program budget for Brandywine Y to meet fiscal objectives and assists with development and monitoring of Competitive program budget.Responsible for the overall aquatic day-to-day operations along with any assigned seasonal aquatic operations.Responsible for the oversight of aquatic safety and aquatic programs assigned to the department.Oversee the recruitment, hiring, training, scheduling, and discipline for all reporting employees, including but not limited to lifeguards, swim instructors, swim team coaches and/or volunteers while ensuring the best possible outcomes regarding member experience. This includes all Human Resource required functions such as onboarding, on-going employee training and payroll processes.Oversee administrative responsibilities of aquatic programs assigned to the department.

Minimum Qualifications:Strong interpersonal and communication skills to serve a diverse community.Must possess a background in supervision and discipline of staff and motivation of children, in addition to good management skills in planning, organizing, staffing, and directing programs.Ability to build, create and direct programs through supervision of volunteers and staff, development and monitoring of budgets, marketing and public relations, program development and fund-raising.Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.

Preferred Qualifications:Two years of program management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agencyMulti-lingual skills

The YMCA of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer. The Y maintains a work environment in which staff are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and staff without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.