Aquatics Director

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

The Aquatics Director is responsible for the planning, coordination, administration, fiscal management, and growth of the Aquatics Department. This entails the delivery of mission-oriented programs of the highest quality and operation of programs in accordance of all procedures and standards established by the Board of Directors. The Aquatics facility consists of three pools: lap pool, family pool with water slide and warm water therapy pool.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Directs and supervises aquatic staff to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA strategic goals. Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
  •  Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
  • Responsible for the overall safety of all individuals that enter the aquatics area.
  • Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
  • Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
  • Assists in YMCA fundraising activities and special events.
  • Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in aquatics programs. This can be done through keeping detailed information on registrants per session per class.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree in related field or 5 years’ experience in aquatics management.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Must have previous experience with the coordination, administration, or development of Aquatics programs.
  • Must hold current American Red Cross lifeguard certification, CPR & First Aid Certification and AED Certification or obtain within 60 days of employment.
  • Preferred Lifeguard Instructor Certification and previous experience in teaching lifeguard, CPR, First Aid and AED classes.
  • Must be able to work with various agencies and groups to provide programs to the community at large.
  • Experience in developing strong alliances and collaborations.
  • Must have excellent communication skills including written and public speaking skills. Posses’ management skills to lead effectively and budgeting skills to develop and manage a balanced budget.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $42,000.00 - $46,000.00

How to Apply: 

https://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/details/39851

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: 
Aug 4 2019
Active Until: 
Sep 4 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit