POSITION SUMMARY:

The Wellness & Aquatics position supports the work of the YMCA of Collier County, Inc., a leading not-for-profit organization committed to strengthening the communities in Collier County through its core focus areas of Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. The Wellness & Aquatics role is responsible for the overall operations and safety of Healthy Living and Aquatics programming for all branches of the YMCA of Collier County. She/he supervises all wellness and pool activities and ensures the development and implementation of high-quality programming to serve our community and its needs. The role leads by example and ensures the appropriate performance and conduct of all group fitness instructors, personal trainers,lifeguards, swim instructors, and other direct reports. The individual will operate the department to meet or exceed budgetary goals, as well as handle all administrative responsibilities for the YMCA of Collier County.

OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Supervises Healthy Living Coaches, Group Exercise Instructors and Personal Trainers, including hiring, developing, coaching, evaluating, managing performance, etc. along with coordinating schedules shifts, classes, and personal training appointments. Responsible for logging duties performed during shift and providing weekly reports on progress along with statistics on programs. Maintain areas and equipment of responsibility to ensure areas are clean, safe and equipment is in working condition. Implement and create classes according to the needs of the community and have oversight of all activities scheduled in gymnasium. Monitoring program reports (financial and participation) to ensure all proper paperwork is up to date especially with fees paid and waivers signed. Monitors and expands programs within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans. Secures and schedules facilities. Transports and sets up equipment for programs; monitors and purchases necessary equipment with supervisor approval as budget permits. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations related to areas of responsibility. Assists in YMCA organizational fund-raising activities and special events. Must attend and assist with two a year. Plans program-specific fundraising events. Collaborates with the team and community to receive sponsorships and registrations. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner. Assists with Program Committee meetings and other meetings as required. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness and participation of programs. Explore and utilize modules within Daxko for program effectiveness. Meets all program enrollment, retention and quality benchmarks by marketing and promoting the Personal and Small Group Training Programs. Provide leadership and support to the annual fundraising campaign and volunteer committees as assigned. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with the community. Provide overall direction, scheduling, and supervision of all I.S.R. (Infant Safety Response) programs and S.A.W. (Safety Around Water) lessons, and Competitive Swimming, and develop additional programs and services. Identify and strengthen community partners to strengthen our presence in the community and provide a resource for others. Supervise, recruit, train, schedule, and direct a highly competent team of Lifeguards and swim lesson instructors. Identify opportunities to build a talent pipeline (i.e. Junior Lifeguard program, internal wellness staff, swim team members). Improve the candidate interview and onboarding experience. Create a culture among the team that reduces turnover and increases engagement. Oversee the operations of the pool including maintaining pool equipment, monitoring water chemistry, and keeping up to date records. Assures compliance with state and local regulations. Ensures that program standards are met, and safety procedures are followed. In coordination with the branch Membership/Marketing Directors, create a comprehensive marketing and communication plan to promote all aquatics programs, events, and services, geared to recruiting new and retaining current participants. Provide ongoing evaluation of current aquatics programs, staff, and services including frequent quick checks to ensure quality and close any gaps related to safety and protocols. Attend weekly staff meetings and work with branch peers to elevate the Wellness and Aquatics Departments across the association. Develop, implement, and manage department budgets. Schedule, conduct and track monthly in-service trainings, ensure attendance, and develop a culture of accountability among team members. Participate in Florida Y Professional Network's Wellness and Aquatics Peer Community group on a regular basis. Maintain the highest quality of courtesy, friendliness and service excellence toward members, visitors, and other staff. Additional responsibilities may be assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Health Promotion, or equivalent field. Minimum of 5 years of proven success in a supervisory role and program management in the health and fitness industry, or related field. Minimum 3 years of experience. Current CPR certification. Group Exercise and Wellness Coaching Certifications. PT Certification (ACE, NASM, ACSM, NFPT, NSCA, NCSF) Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. Understands the YMCA is a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Must be able to meet the Association's background screening requirements. 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. Must be able to remain alert. Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods. Adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals. Ability to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision. Onsite attendance is required of this position.