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Aquatic Director

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Mount Vernon, WA, USA
Full-time

Develops, organizes and implements high quality, member-focused YMCA aquatic programs. Ensure a safe, positive and inclusive atmosphere that promotes participant safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies, practices and procedures.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Screen, interview, hire and provide consistent supervision of all aquatic staff 
  • Set standards for job performance and complete performance reviews for all aquatic staff.
  • Incorporate a developmental training plan for staff that is inclusive, motivating and promotes Y goals and values.
  • Ensures staff certifications are up to date.
  • Oversee shift scheduling.                          
  • Develop and market a variety of programming to meet the needs of the community, ensures optimum usage of natatorium and encourage membership of all distinctions.
  • Oversee the administration of daily pool operations. 
  • Set, evaluate and maintain quality standards of all aquatic programs.
  • Ensure the implementation of the YMCA of USA swimming program.
  • Monitor and evaluate program participation and effectiveness. Compile program and natatorium usage statistics.
  • Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations.
  • Act as liaison between the Skagit Valley Family YMCA and the Chinooks’ Parent Club. 
  • Ensure safe operation of pool in compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Develop and control annual budget for aquatic programming.
  • Meet target requirements for revenue and control aquatic salaries and expenditures. 
  • Assist in providing Health and Safety training for all YMCA staff.
  • Review and revise, as required, all emergency procedures for Aquatic Center and Camp Anderson.  
  • Maintain emergency equipment and supplies for Fulton Street Branch. 
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
Skills/Experience: 
  • Team Leader Certification preferred
  • Minimum 2 years experience in aquatic management
  • Possess good computer skills and excellent verbal and communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
  • Current state approved certifications in Lifeguard Training, First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, O2, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens certifications    
  • Must be a candidate for certified lifeguard/CPR training instructor and certified pool operator
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $34,000.00 - $42,000.00

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Apr 26 2018
Active Until: 
May 26 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit