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Aquatics Director

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Augusta, ME, USA
Full-time

We are seeking someone with previous Aquatics experience run and grow our Aquatics department.

Develops, organizes and implements high-quality YMCA aquatic programs.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Directs and supervises program activities to meet YMCA 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. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete.
  • Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations.
  • Conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pools. Secures and schedules pool facilities. Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance.
  • Conducts lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid, CPR and AED trainings in conjunction with HR Director.
  • Oversees swim team and creates and schedules swim classes, swim team practices and meets.
  • Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
  • Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
  • Assists in YMCA fundraising activities and special events.
  • Works with and provides data for grant writer for grants when requested
  • Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
  • Assists and participates in Program Committee meetings.
  • Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.
  • Coordinates Rentals for the association.
  • Coordinates Emergency Drills and trainings with HR Director and Sr. Facilities Director on a regular basis
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.Directs and supervises program activities to meet YMCA objectives. Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community in accordance
Skills/Experience: 
  • One to two year’s related experience preferred; for example, as an aquatics coordinator or supervisor.
  • Minimum age requirements of 21.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $33,000.00 - $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: 
May 24 2019
Active Until: 
Jun 24 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit