Aquatics Director

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YMCA of the USA
Duluth, MN, USA
Full-time

The Aquatics Director for our new Hermantown, MN location will be managing a family-friendly aquatics facility.

Develop, organizes, and implements high quality, member- focused YMCA aquatic programs.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives.
  • Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
  • Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
  • Oversees aquatics staff and volunteers including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, in-services, scheduling, reviews, and evaluations of performance.
  • Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve department and Y goals.
  • Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete.
  • Oversees internal and external safety training including CPR, First Aid, AED, Bloodborne Pathogen, and Aquatics specific trainings.
  • Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations.
  • Conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pools. Secures and schedules pool facilities. Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance.
  • Conducts lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid and CPR in-services and trainings.
  • Oversees aquatics programming including swimming lessons, water fitness, and swim team.
  • Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
  • Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
  • Assists in YMCA fundraising activities and special events.
  • Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
  • Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in aquatics programming.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in related field
Skills/Experience: 
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in Aquatics programming.
  • Experience in a supervisory role.
  • Certifications: Certified lifeguard including CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Basic First Aid. Higher levels of certification are accepted.
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Preferred Education and Experience

  • Master’s degree in a field related to aquatics, fitness, recreation, or related degree program
  • Experience managing a department budget and meeting budgetary goals and objectives
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $35,000.00

How to Apply: 

https://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/details/39533

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: 
Jun 29 2019
Active Until: 
Jul 29 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit