The YMCA of the East Bay is a cause-driven nonprofit that joins people together by a shared commitment to improve our communities’ health and well-being, and give back and provide support to our neighbors.
The Downtown Berkeley YMCA, a branch of the YMCA of the East Bay is a 100,000 square foot fitness facility with 3 indoor pools and over 12,000 members. We are a high energy, innovative neighborhood leader in programs that improve our communities’ health & wellbeing with diversity in mind.
We are looking for an energetic, outgoing team player to become the Associate Aquatic Director. This position is responsible for managing, supervising, and coordinating our swim lesson programs for both youth and adults. Responsibilities include managing instructors, teaching classes, as well as managing daily administrative tasks. The Associate Aquatic Director is the face of our swim lesson program and interacts with members on a daily basis-great interpersonal skills are a must!
- Develop, implement and evaluate swim classes and programs with a focus on high quality, safe and age appropriate activities
- Hire, supervise, train, and assess staff and volunteers within program areas
- Develop and adhere to budgets for designated program areas
- Coordinate program information and registration procedures
- Coordinate program growth through marketing and promotional materials
- Participate and support annual fundraising efforts and special events
- 2-3 yrs experience managing a swim lesson program and/or aquatics programs; or a combination of equivalent education and experience
- Ability to teach progressive swim lessons to all ages
- Excellent customer service skills
- Staff supervision and scheduling experience
- Ability to interact and collaborate on a daily basis with a diverse population
- Adapt and thrive in a high paced, flexible environment
- Full-time, salary exempt position DOE
- Awesome benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, Y retirement plan, employee funded pre-tax health and child care spending accounts
- Generous paid time off with vacation, sick and holiday leave
- Free membership to all YMCAs