Specific focus of this position will be to provide premier competitive aquatic programs in a friendly, responsive member environment and to ensure this culture permeates the staff team. Candidate must possess an outgoing personality and a positive attitude. Scope of this position’s responsibility covers programming at the Deer Path facility in addition to practice and meets at off-site locations.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision options, prescription drug, life insurance, long-term disability, 8% association paid retirement, paid time off, paid sick leave, YMCA free faciltiy usage, program fee reductions as well as opportunities for training and career growth.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Supervision
- Recruits, hires, trains, evaluates, supervises and motivates qualified staff as needed and within the approved competitive aquatic budget.
- Recruits, trains, schedules, supervises and motivates aquatic volunteers to provide assistance in swim team and/or other programs.
- Manages, advises and works in collaboration with volunteer swim team parent committee.
- Ensures staff and volunteer certifications are current and kept organized.
- Enforces attendance at mandatory trainings & drills for all staff and volunteers.
- Maintains positive interaction and communication with all swim levels of the team, along with coaching one of the age groups on the winter & summer teams; Supervises Summer Swim Team Head Coach.
- Competitive Aquatics Program
- Develops an annual calendar for winter and summer swim team that includes registration, tryouts (if applicable), practices, meets, and special events.
- Maintains and builds positive relations with other competitive swim organizations and rented facilities.
- Maintains above average participant satisfaction for competitive aquatic programs.
- Aquatics Program
- Maintains, re-organizes, and/or develops new aquatic programs including but not limited to clinics, and team development programs. Works in collaboration with the Aquatics Director in planning and implementing programs & communications.
- Maintains above average participant satisfaction in clinics, and team development programs.
- Administrative
- With the assistance of the Senior Program Director develops and maintains the annual competitive aquatics budget.
- Updates swim team bulletin board, handbook, newsletters, and all swim team information as needed.
- Collaborates with the Aquatics Director to set weekly schedule for swim team practices.
- In collaboration with the Marketing Director prepares aquatic program information for the brochure and develops additional supportive materials.
- Works cooperatively with other department heads and supervisors. Interacts positively with members and volunteers.
- Attends management meetings and participates on staff committees as requested or necessary.
- Assures that all staff under the incumbent’s supervision understand and comply with all personnel and other policies established by the Board of Trustees and professional staff.
- Supports Association initiatives according to Association criteria. Partners with other departments or outside agencies as appropriate to ensure success.
- Builds relationships with members; encourages members to build relationships with other members and join in the YMCA movement.
- Facilitates and guides the teaching of the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in our YMCA programs. In addition, models these values personally.
- Maintains discipline with children during all activities under the guidelines of the Hunterdon County YMCA Child Abuse Prevention Policy and Code of Conduct.
- Follows all Hunterdon County YMCA policies and procedures.
- Carries-out all aspects of the current strategic plan applicable to his/her position.
- Participates in Association-wide activities and events.
- Represents the YMCA in appropriate professional organizations and committees.
- Represents the YMCA positively within the community and maintains membership in a community organization.
- Keeps Senior Program Director apprised of situations requiring his/her attention.
- Acquires YMCA management modules as defined in employee handbook and set in personal professional development plan.
- Attends trainings, seminars and meetings as required.
- Performs other job-related duties as requested and necessary.
Educational Background:
Minimum of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited 4-year college or university, preferably in a related field.
Skills/Experience:
- Minimum of four years work experience in the aquatic field; demonstrated competence in swim team administration and coaching with at least two years Head Coach or lead Asst. Coach experience.
- Supervisory skills required to oversee the activities of program department staff under his/her supervision and the ability to enlist the collaboration of other staff when needed.
- Demonstrated experience in recruiting, developing, and recognizing staff and volunteers.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and experience in website management & maintenance.
- Demonstrated commitment to the mission and purpose of the YMCA.
- Must be able to delegate day-to-day operational responsibilities as required.
- Excellent human relationship skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to observe confidentiality.
- A professional personal image and the ability to work harmoniously and establish positive relationships with staff, members and the business community are imperative.
- Must possess a valid driver license and meet the requirements of our insurance company’s driver selection criteria.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Mar 12 2019
Active Until:
Apr 12 2019
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit