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Aquatics Director

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Alexandria, MN, USA
Full-time

This position requires a background in aquatics, physical education or fitness related programming and an understanding of YMCA philosophy and values. This position develops, organizes and implements all facets of YMCA aquatics.

Additional administrative skills and abilities in the areas of personnel management and training, program planning, income production, expense control, public relations and member engagement, record-keeping, facility utilization and equipment maintenance are required.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Develop, implement, and oversee aquatic programs such as, but not limited to Lifeguarding; Parent & Child, Preschool, Youth, Private, and Adult Lessons; Family Swim Programs; all Rentals and Pool Parties; and Competitive and Precompetitive Swim Programs that reflect community needs and maintain the YMCA’s high standards of quality, safety, and caring.
  • Establishes new aquatics programs and expands aquatics programs 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 personnel as programs dictate and budget guidelines allow. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Ensures records of staff certifications are current, complete and all staff have appropriate and updated certifications on file.
  • Ensure that pool meets state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations including a clean environment, appropriate air and water temperature, chemical balance, and timely pool water testing; Secure pool facilities when not in use.
  • Conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pools. Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance; Advise supervisor of safety and repair needs and concerns immediately.
  • Provide leadership and support in the development and implementation of YMCA EAP and safety, including staff training in CPR, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen and department staff training, including lifeguarding and swim instruction/water safety instruction.
  • Assists in the marketing and distribution of aquatic program information.
  • Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
  • Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
  • Assists with Program Committee meetings; Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program. Monitor program registrations, participant records and certifications.
  • Report incidents and hazardous conditions to property manager; provides support for pool maintenance, including planning and developing preventative pool maintenance plans.
  • Performs other duties as assigned or needed
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent; One to two years related aquatics experience in instruction and management of Aquatics programs and pool maintenance.
Skills/Experience: 
  • At least 21 years of age, with Lifeguarding certification.

Required Certifications

  • Within 30 days of hire, or current: Child Abuse Prevention; CPR, First Aid & AED; Bloodborne Pathogens
  • Within 90 days of hire, or current: American Red Cross or YMCA water safety instructor; CPR, First Aid & AED Instructor; Lifeguarding, CPO (Certified Pool Operator).
  • Experience supervising staff and developing pool schedules and class schedules, as well as good member relation and staff relation skills.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $30,000.00 - $42,000.00

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: 
Aug 16 2018
Active Until: 
Sep 16 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit