About the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington: The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is one of the largest charity organizations in the country. The Y has a long history of leading the way in youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington – YMCA Alexandria Branch 420 E. Monroe Ave. Alexandria, VA is in search of an experienced Aquatics Director
Areas of Responsibility:
- This position creates, manages, supervises, and implements aquatic and membership related programming in accordance with the association’s mission, policies, and goals;
- Provides exceptional service to members, their guests, community groups, and related agencies and trains staff to do likewise;
- Manages departmental budget and meets budgetary goals;
- Directs all aspects of aquatic staffing to include recruiting, training, development, performance management, supervision, education and certifications, team building, and scheduling;
- Schedules aquatic classes and events; Markets aquatic programs and events as outlined in branch marketing plan;
- Maximizes pool usage; Provides aquatic instruction as needed;
- Evaluates programs and staff each session and responds accordingly;
- Supports swim team with scheduling, finances, marketing, fee schedules, activities and events, etc.
- Coordinates cleaning and maintenance duties associated with the operation of a clean and safe aquatic environment.
Educational Background:
A Bachelor’s degree;
Skills/Experience:
- 5 years of relevant experience managing an aquatics program.
- Certified lifeguard,Certified in CPR Pro, Certified in First Aid.
- Must have experience supervising and developing staff, excellent customer service skills;
- Certified in two aquatic proficiencies as a trainer;
- Must be able to do heavy lifting – equipment, people, and chemicals;
- Must be able to lift and move around objects of 40 pounds or more;
- Must be able to climb and use a variety of aquatic and cleaning equipment;
- Must have mechanical aptitude and strong problem solving skills;
- Must have the physical ability to meet all prerequisites for YMCA Lifeguarding.
Compensation/Benefits:
We offer an exciting, fun, inclusive, growth oriented work environment that includes strong health benefits options, long term and short term disability, 10% employer paid retirement, childcare discount, complimentary Y membership, and continuous professional development opportunities.
Compensation: $46,000 annually
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jul 16 2018
Active Until:
Aug 16 2018
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit