The Owensboro Family YMCA is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, Program Director that will be responsible for Aquatic operations to include: Swim Lessons, Lifeguarding, Special Events and other areas involved in the aquatics program department. The Aquatics Director oversees the management of programs, staff, facilities, and volunteers.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Oversee part-time aquatic staff of approximately 10-12 lifeguards and 8-10 swim instructors
- Primary responsibility for maintenance of the pool and all equipment
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Uphold the mission of the YMCA, and demonstrate behaviours that reflect a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming nature.
- Establish strategic direction/vision for operations of the aquatic department, should include growth of adult and youth aquatic programs.
- Recruits, hires, trains and supervises all staff including: program staff, lifeguards, swim instructors, First Aid/CPR Instructors
- Ensures that all required monthly trainings and drills are completed and recorded
- Oversees development and delivery of quality aquatics programs including youth and adult swim lessons
- Development and implementation of an annual program calendar for aquatics
- Develop, manage and monitor department budget.
- Maintains records and prepares reports regarding programs and operations as needed; ensures compliance with all state and county regulations
- Participates in branch special events, volunteer committees and board. Develop promotions that recruit and develop program participants
- Establish vision and systems that ensure safety across all aquatic and program endeavors; lead collaboratively to provide systems that achieve sanitary conditions, safe environments, program excellence and member service excellence
- Actively participate as part of the Owensboro Leadership team
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s Degree or commensurate work experience in aquatics and/or recreation preferred
Skills/Experience:
- Current Lifeguarding Certification, which includes First Aid, CPR professional level and Emergency Oxygen Administration (YMCA Lifeguarding preferred)
- Experience working with children and adults
- Experience supervising and training staff.
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to develop staff
- Ability to communicate through multiple generations and formats
- Ability to generate positive revenue through programming
- Pool filtration and maintenance experience preferred
- YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor and YMCA Lifeguard Instructor certification preferred
- 2/4 years of supervising minimum of 6-person staff team
- Experience managing a budget preferred
Compensation/Benefits:
STARTING SALARY: $28,000 (Based on experience)
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jul 1 2018
Active Until:
Aug 1 2018
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit