Jul 26, 2024

Nicolai Robinson

  • Aquatics Director
  • Redwood City, CA, USA
Full time Aquatic Director

Work Experience

Aquatics Director/Association Risk Management of Aquatics
Aug 2023 - Present YMCA of Greater San Francisco

• Responsible for developing, growing, and revamping Aquatics Programming (Lessons, Team, Safety Courses).

• Proposed, coordinated, and implemented the change and crossover from YUSA to American Red Cross Lifeguarding.

• Supported the organization in community and team member training in Aquatics Risk and Safety Implementations.

• Collaborated with fellow leaders on the change to the subscription model from programs. Offer aid in providing SOPs, supporting documents, and meetings.

• Providing guidance and support to locations with drownings and or CPR performed on a person. I took statements, analyzed video footage, and worked with attorneys to provide support. Following up with leaders to provide the next steps.

• Providing expertise in aquatics through the creation of the Aquatics SOP, aquatics bi-annual audits, and best practices.

Aquatics Manager
May 2018 - Nov 2021 Life Time

·   Deliver the mission and values through our programs, our team, and each member we interact with

·   Re-open the facility with COVID-19 protocols, create nationwide SOPs, and ensure every individual is safe mentally and physically

·   Oversee, maintain, enforce compliance with local and state codes, and oversee the CPO for 7 bodies of water

·   Recruit, grass route, monitor job boards, hire & ensure the best experience of onboarding to both frontline and leadership positions

·   MOM Growth, manage payroll, continued junior retention, ensuring 100% connectivity with our members and guests 

·   Lead and oversee the ARC Courses for our region, swim team (Head Coach), MOD, monthly in-services

·   Created auditory and visual learning resources that exceeded expectations 

o    (e.g., “Learning with Nic” Videos, Monthly Alignment Post, Change to the onboarding process)

Assistant General Manager of Aquatics, Sports, and Special Events
Sep 2022 - May 2023 Stanford University

·   Fostering a culture of belonging through DEI initiatives, collaborations with other FTEs, and Mission-oriented

·   Recruit, Hire, Onboarding, Handle Sensitive Information, and Ensure Labor and Minor Work Laws are being followed.

·   Prepare and monitor the annual aquatic, sports, and special events budget to include staffing and revenue projections

·   Working Cohesively with a diverse group, providing a positive work environment, and collaborating of campus-wide events

·   Create, Build, and Implement the programs for American Red Cross Safety Course and Swimming Lessons

·   Collaboration with Co-Workers, other Universities, and Aquatics Facility in the California Region in the creation of the AQ SOP

Education

Master of Professional Studies – Organization Development & Change
Jul 2022 - Jun 2024 Penn State University, State College, PA