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Director of Aquatics
JCC of Mid-Westchester
999 Wilmot Rd
Scarsdale, NY 10583

Principal Responsibilities:

Job Title: Director of Aquatics

Reports to: Chief Program Officer

JOB SUMMARY

The JCC Mid-Westchester (JCCMW) is seeking a Director of Aquatics, who will design, lead and implement

strategies to effectively engage and support a positive community experience in and out of the pool. The aquatics

center at the JCCMW is essential to the history of the organization, and the current aquatic program offerings are

exciting and diverse. The pool is open 7 days a week for 90+ hours, and is often the first and last space open for

patrons each day.

The Director of Aquatics will lead all facets of supervision and management for our recreational and competitive

swim programs (Stingrays, a 115-person swim team). The director will oversee all aquatics staff, including program

manager, coaches, instructors, and lifeguards. Their goal will be to grow the aquatics programs through building

interest and recruitment efforts, marketing, innovative program ideas, and strong feedback.

The Director of Aquatics will work closely with other program directors to ensure innovative and quality

programming and a seamless experience for our community members, from infants through older adults. They

will also work closely with the Senior Director of Member Engagement to support our members who utilize the

pool for lap swim and classes. They will ensure aquatics programs provide best-in-class community experience,

reputation, impact, and future growth opportunities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The JCC Mid-Westchester is a 7-acre campus with over 100 programs and 250 staff, serving thousands of

community members per year. The Director of Aquatics is a critical role that ensures every touchpoint with the

JCCMW is strong and thoughtful. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Program Leadership

Foster a welcoming climate and seamless experience for all patrons, visitors, guests, students, staff

through great communication, staff development, and leadership.

Create and implement all aquatics programming for youth, adults, and families in the JCCMW pool and

related areas 7 days a week. This includes daytime, afterschool, evening, weekend, school break, and

summer.

Direct and supervise program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill community needs.

There is currently a robust set of programs that can be grown to serve additional individuals, as well as

opportunities to pilot new activities.

Respond in a positive and timely manner to all member and community inquiries. Write emails, letters,

and newsletters that communicate about the aquatics programs. Prepare aquatics reports for the Board of

Directors.

Coordinate with the marketing team in the development and distribution of program information, via

website, flyers, social media, email, and more. May organize and schedule program registrations.

Purchase and maintain equipment, parts and supplies as needed. Coordinate and schedule equipment

maintenance and repairs.

Develop and monitor aquatics program budget to meet fiscal objectives and take appropriate action to

correct variances.

Conduct data entry and analysis. Compile program statistics. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of

and participation in the program.

Aquatics Team Staffing

Develop a comprehensive staffing calendar that ensures appropriate supervisory coverage for the 90+

hours the pool is open weekly.

Recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule and direct personnel (lifeguards, swim instructors, coaches,

coordinators, and manager) as needed. Review and evaluate staff performance. Develop strategies to

motivate staff and achieve goals. Ensure effective practice implementation for all aquatics operations.

Ensure compliance with state and local regulations as they relate to program areas. Monitor daily

operations to adhere to all health and safety standards and policies. Ensure paperwork, from licenses to

certifications, are all up-to-date.

Manage and ensure completion of all required training for self and staff.

Other Key Responsibilities:

Assist in fundraising activities and special events.
Develop and nurture mutually-beneficial partnerships with fellow aquatics centers.
Utilize various systems, including CRM system for registration, payment, and tracking; room reservation

system; google workspace, and the website.

Other duties as assigned by the management team.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

include movement within an office environment. The role requires the ability to write by hand and use a keyboard

to perform general office functions. Also requires the ability to communicate by speech and hearing continuously.

Visual acuity is needed for detailed work, and computer use. The ability to sit, stand and walk for extended

periods of time is also a requirement.

WORKFORCE DIVERSITY AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

JCCMW recognizes that our team's diversity is critical to our organization's success. We strongly encourage

applicants from all cultures, races, religions, educational backgrounds, life experiences, socio-economic classes,

sexual orientations, age, gender, and physical abilities to apply.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, JCCMW will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for

employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other

category protected by law.

SALARY

$83-86,000/annually. The JCCMW offers generous benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance

coverage for individuals and their families, a flexible spending account, 403(b) and retirement plans, life insurance,

and paid time off including for vacation, national and religious holidays and sick time.

Minimum Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in related field and/or 7+ years of professional experience in a related field/fields.
3+ years of supervision experience.
Communicates in a clear and sophisticated manner (verbal, written, presentation) commensurate with this

key, cross-departmental role.

Strategic and entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to adapt to changing business landscapes.
Commitment to excellence and high standards; natural affinity to detail but with ability to balance

perfection with common sense.

Models relationship-building, professionalism and team-building skills in all interactions with staff and

members of the community.

Strong leadership, team building, project management, and delegation skills.
Friendly, collegial, and professional approach to the workplace.

Salary:

$75,000 - $85,000

Agency Information:

ABOUT THE JCC MID-WESTCHESTER:

JCCMW is a multi-generational center in Westchester located on the New Rochelle/Scarsdale border. We support

the entire lower/mid Westchester community by offering outstanding human services, educational, cultural, and

recreational, and fitness programs within and beyond our walls. Our programs are grounded in our Jewish values,

our staff of 300 (full and part time) bring a diversity of experience to our mission, and we welcome all.

On our own and in partnership with other organizations, we create classes, events, and programs of excellence

that educate, inform, challenge, and engage people of all ages--from newborns to seniors. We serve and

welcome a diverse group of families and individuals--including those with special needs and wide-ranging

identities, talents, and abilities.

We approach our work and programs through a Jewish lens that cherishes our values and traditions and convenes

the diverse opinions and beliefs of the community in a respectful and welcoming environment. For further

information, please visit www.jccmw.org