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Program Director - Aquatics

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Irmo, SC, United States
Full-time

The YMCA of Columbia includes six branches, serving Richland, Kershaw, Lancaster, Calhoun, and Orangeburg counties. Throughout our nearly 170 years of existence, we have stayed true to our mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Our five core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Faith continue to thrive in our programs today.

Under the supervision of the Senior Program Director, the Program Director is responsible for the development, organization and implementation of high quality programs at the Northwest Family YMCA. This position will focus on the quality of program operations and strive to meet the financial budget for aquatics.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Directs, develops and manages assigned day-to-day operations of the Northwest Family YMCA, in compliance with the strategic plan, association standards, and safety procedure
  • Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
  • Develops, manages and controls budgets related to the position. Monitors and controls daily income and expenses
  • Takes responsibility for all required, department and branch specific, end of the month paperwork that is deemed necessary by supervisor.
  • Ensures the accuracy and knowledge of accounting, payroll and other fiscal matters, and the adherence to Association policies, procedures and proven practices.
  • Provides staff support for assigned committees. 
  • Provides staff leadership for Annual Support Campaign.Ensures that all Annual Campaign deadlines are met. Ensures that goals are met in the following areas of focus: number of campaigners, number of members solicited, number of donations secured and financial goal. Commitment to creating a truly volunteer-driven campaign structure by focusing on: campaigner identification, cultivation, communication and motivation. 
  • Participates and assists in all special fundraising events as required.
  • Seeks out and develops positive community partnerships and collaborations that enhance the mission and strategic direction of the Y. Intentionally and strategically focus program outcomes to support and integrate youth development and healthy living.
  • Ensures high quality programs through innovative program development, evaluations and ongoing training of staff.
  • Demonstrates program growth, participant retention, program quality, community impact and member and staff satisfaction.
  • Develops and directs a marketing plan for assigned programs, providing for the production and dissemination of information promoting YMCA programs.
  • Develops and maintains relationships with state child care licensing agency, school administration, parent groups and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs. 
  • Responds to all agency, parent and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
  • Assists with Association Quality Team meetings as assigned.
Educational Background: 
Bachelors degree in recreation, human services, management, or related field; or equivalent.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Minimum of two years experience in pool operations, risk management procedures, supervising or directing programs as a program coordinator/director
  • YMCA Team Leader or Multi Team Leader
  • YMCA or equivalent lifeguard certified (Lifeguard Instructor preferred)
  • CPR and 1st Aid certifications required. 
  • Proven success in fiscal management, fund raising, staff development and community collaboration.
  • Ability to ensure all aquatic staff follow the Y's Standard Operating Procedure.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $32,000.00 - $35,000.00

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: 
Nov 30 2017
Active Until: 
Dec 29 2017
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit