Under the direction of the Associate Executive Director this position will supervise the development of the aquatic department of the Benjamin Harrison YMCA.
Areas of Responsibility:
- This position is primarily responsible for working with the physical education and program-related committees relating to aquatics within the Center and Association.
- The position will include the development and administration of the department; program development and promotion, implementation and evaluation, staff scheduling, training and supervision, monitoring safety practices and adherence to standards and financial operation in accordance with Center and Association goals, objectives and policies.
Educational Background:
A bachelor’s degree in physical education, recreation/related area is required (with an aquatic/fitness emphasis is preferred) or its equivalent in related professional experience.
Skills/Experience:
- This position requires a background of physical education with an emphasis on aquatic and fitness related programming.
- Two-three years experience in YMCA or similar agency is essential. This person needs to have a good overall picture of YMCA philosophy and values and obtain/maintain current certifications in CPR, First Aid and Lifeguarding, CPO (Certified Pool Operator)/YMCA of the USA Pool Operator.
- Because the Indoor and Outdoor Aquatic Departments are major program thrusts for the Center, well-defined administration skills are needed for adequate management of aquatic instruction, training and aquatic fitness programs.
- Additional administrative skills and abilities in the areas of personnel management, program planning, income production, expense control, training, public relations and interpretation, record-keeping and facility utilization, equipment maintenance and care are required.
- The Aquatic Director is part of a staff team at the YMCA and must possess a leadership style that is team-oriented. Recognizing that this individual may bring skills in areas other than aquatics, it will be desirable to utilize those skills through sharing of responsibilities with other professional staff.
Compensation/Benefits:
$34,262.00 - $42,927.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Aug 28 2017
Active Until:
Sep 28 2017
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit