The Y in Arnold is searching for a Swim Director, this position directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YCM 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.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YCM 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 personnel and volunteers as needed within swim and program departments.Reviews and evaluates associate performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete.
- Ability to perform all functions as those they supervise and maintain qualifications and certifications of Lifeguard II and Swim Instructor. Trainer level certifications in lifeguarding and swim instruction will be required within 120 days of employment.
- Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and Y health and safety regulations and maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance.
- Conducts lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid and CPR trainings.
- Creates and schedules swim lessons, water fitness classes and pool rentals.
- Oversees the swim team operations and initiatives.
- Plans, develops and implements youth and family development programs within Association guidelines and Strategic Plan.
- Develops, produces and distributes program information necessary to promote assigned programs in accordance with association marketing plans.
- Effectively coordinate facility usage for assigned programs and activities.
- Create and implement age appropriate activities that drive member retention and engagement.
- Foster an environment that is positive and motivating to children and peers.
- Ensure high quality programs through innovative program development, participant/member feedback and program surveys. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in programs.
- Develops and monitors aquatic and program budgets 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.
- Maintain high quality standards adhering to or surpassing association standards, and care and maintenance of program facility and equipment.
- Plan, develop, direct and monitor an effective system of communication with program and management staff regarding progress, plans and problems.
- Provide leadership and support for center management team, annual support campaign, and volunteer committees/boards as assigned.
- Attend and actively participate in Swim & Family Product Team meetings and other meetings as assigned.
- Implement Association best practices and policies as it relates to operations including purchasing, payroll, reporting, business management, record keeping.
- Participate in successful annual support campaign and provide leadership to staff giving and engagement.
- Incorporate the four character values of the YMCA: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility and adhere to the Central Maryland Y (CMY) Code of Conduct.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Assist in all other areas as assigned.
Educational Background:
A Bachelors Degree in Sports Management/Recreation/Health Sciences or related field is preferred.
Skills/Experience:
- At least 21 years or older.
- 3-5 years supervisory experience and 2 or more years in supervision of aquatic and/or program operations at a Y or similar fitness/youth development operation. Supervision of swim team operations preferred.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Nov 30 2017
Active Until:
Dec 30 2017
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit