Swim Director

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YMCA of the USA
Baltimore, MD, USA
Full-time

As a Y Swim Director, you will develop, organize and implement high quality, member-focused swim programs while ensuring a safe, fun, and enjoyable swim experience for all Y members and program participants. You will be supported in your work as a part of the leading mission-driven organization for strengthening community, and the area’s largest provider of swim lessons. The Y Swim Director recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs staff and volunteers as needed to maintain daily pool operations. You’ll contribute to the Y and to the community by enhancing the well-being and safety of all.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Directs and supervises Swim Program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YCM objectives. Establishes new program activities and expands Swim 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 associates and volunteers as needed within the swim department. Reviews and evaluates associate performance. Develops strategies to motivate associates and achieve goals. Ensures records of associate 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. Active trainer level certifications in lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid and CPR 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 maintain accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance.
  • Plans, develops and implements summer outdoor swim center program calendar and daily operations schedule.
  • 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.
  • 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 YCM Code of Conduct
  • All other duties as assigned.
Skills/Experience: 
  • A love of swimming and of helping youth and adults learn
  • At least 1 year of lifeguard/swim instructor supervisory experience
  • The ability to clearly communicate and effectively listen to children, parents/guardians, members, and other Y associates
  • A willingness to obtain the YMCA Swim Instructor, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Basic First Aid certifications, paid for by the Y
  • Reached the age of 21
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $42,000.00

How to Apply: 

http://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/details/39256

Job Function: 
Program / Project Management

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Website: 
ymca.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Community Service / Capacity Building / Volunteerism
Youth / Children
Recreation / Sports
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: 
Jun 7 2019
Active Until: 
Jul 7 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit