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Program Director

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Easley, SC, USA
Full-time

Looking for someone who has a passion for aquatics and sports programming to join our team. Help up impact lives in our communities!

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Oversees the development and operations of various areas, including aquatics and youth sports programming and designs practices, processes, and procedures for strong program and project management.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • With support from pool manager(s) and program coordinator(s), as deemed necessary, oversees the planning and programming for assigned aquatic facilities and youth sports programs.
  • 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.
  • Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs aquatics and youth sports personnel and volunteers with the support of pool manager(s) and program coordinator(s). Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete.
  • Monitors daily pool operations for assigned aquatic facilities to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations. Alongside the Properties Department, ensures proper maintenance of pools and recreational facilities. Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance.
  • Conducts lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid and CPR trainings as well as program training.
  • Schedules the pool and recreational facilities; creating and scheduling classes, events, practices and meets.
  • Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
  • 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 program.
  • Responsible for upkeep of equipment and ensures uncompromising levels of cleanliness and safety.
  • Alongside the association marketing team, plans and implements marketing strategies for programming and the distribution of program information.
  • Actively participates in the YMCA Annual Campaign and supports the branch team in meeting goals.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills/Experience: 
  • One to two years of related experience preferred.
  • Certifications needed: CPR, First Aid and Lifeguarding (American Red Cross).
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of 
  • the community.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $32,000.00 - $40,000.00

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: 
Jul 18 2019
Active Until: 
Aug 18 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit