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Aquatics Director/Head Swim Team Coach

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Beckley, WV, USA
Full-time

The next Aquatics Director/Head Swim Team Coach will be responsible for providing leadership and guidance to our Aquatics Department, including its high-quality programs and competitive swim team.

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.
  • Responsible for enhancing, developing and managing the YSWV swim team (in accordance with the rules and regulations set forth by the YMCA of the USA and USA Swimming), School Swim League Program, and the RCA Summer Swim Program. 
  • 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, American Red Cross 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.
  • Creates and schedules swim classes and 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 fund raising activities and special events.
  • 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.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent.
Skills/Experience: 
  • 2+ years experience as a competitive swimmer.
  • 2+ years coaching experience preferred.
  • USA Swimming Coach and Principles of YMCA Competitive Swimming certifications (Must be completed within 90 days of hire).
  • Certifications: WSI, Lifeguarding, CPR/AED, and First-Aid.
  • Must be able to demonstrate proficiency of swim skills in accordance with the YMCA standards and have a strong foundation in stroke mechanics and be able to communicate effectively with swimmers and their parents.
  • Typical requirements within 30 days of hire include: completion of Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff and Working with Program Volunteers.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary :$32,000.00 - $37,000.00

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: 
Jun 2 2018
Active Until: 
Jul 2 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit