Director of Aquatics

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YMCA of the USA
Bloomington, IL, USA
Full-time

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the supervision of the Sr. Program Director, and as a member of the YMCA key leadership team, the Director of Aquatics will manage and provide leadership to the learn-to-swim program, lifeguard scheduling and training, safety certification programming and scheduling.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Ensure aquatic safety and risk management best practices are implemented and adhered to.
  • Hire, supervise, lead, train, and schedule all lifeguards and affiliated program staff.
  • Ensure necessary aquatic in-service trainings are implemented on a periodic basis and documented.
  • Administer, plan, schedule, and staff the learn-to-swim program. Establish registration processes and inputting those classes into the registration software system.
  • Address and resolve member and participant complaints, concerns, or issues.
  • Develop and plan the annual pool usage schedule in concert with swim coach and Sr. Program Director.
  • Serve as the “face” of the learn-to-swim program and safety certifications.
  • Maintain open and consistent communication with all YMCA staff and program participants.
  • Purchase necessary life-safety and programming equipment as needed.
  • 1Administer, schedule, teach, and promote Lifeguarding and First Aid/CPR courses.
  • Schedule regular staff meetings with aquatic staff.
  • Work within the allocated budget
  • Performs other duties as assigned. 
Educational Background: 
A Bachelors degree in P.E., Recreation, Exercise Science, or similar field of study. 
Skills/Experience: 
  • A minimum of 3 years/seasons in aquatics leading staff, programming, and pool management. Lifeguard certificiation required upon 30 days of employment, and WSI certification required within 90 days of employment. 
  • The ideal candidate will have a deep enthusiasm for developing youth through aquatics. A strong sense of faith and optimism and a willingness to be a servant leader are critical to being successful in the role. A fun, creative and imaginative mind is desired to continue the program growth trajectory. 
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $30,000.00 - $35,000.00

How to Apply: 

http://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/national-details.html?id=30839&...

Job Function: 
Program / Project Management

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Website: 
ymca.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Community Service / Capacity Building / Volunteerism
Youth / Children
Recreation / Sports
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: 
Sep 13 2018
Active Until: 
Oct 13 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit