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Aquatics Director

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Berwyn, IL, USA
Full-time

Are you searching for a place to make a difference? Do you want to affect real change & passionate about Aquatics? Come join us!

Under the direction of the Associate Executive Director, the Aquatics Director is responsible for developing, organization and implementing high quality, member-focused Aquatics programs. The Aquatics Director is responsible for the financial well-being of all aquatic programs.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Build, monitor and maintain budgets for all assigned departments
  • Meet program financial goals, participation targets and quality and safety standards
  • Compile and report program statistics that will accurately reflect the condition of the program
  • Ensure programs are aligned with cause in accordance with strategic and operating plans
  • Develop new program and meets the needs of participants and reaches under-served segments
  • Responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, coaching and terminating personnel in each department
  • Schedule staff to adequately supervise programs and ensure a safe environment
  • Review and evaluate staff performance and develop strategies to motivate and engage staff
  • Ensure staff certifications and records are current and complete
  • Process bi-monthly payroll
  • Build relationships with and among members, create a supportive community environment, assist in recruiting and engaging new members and connect members to the YMCA’s cause
  • Communicate information with participants, parents or other persons associated with the programs
  • Communicate with supervisor to report on issues, concerns and successes of the programs
  • Bid and purchase necessary program equipment and supplies
  • Assist in the marketing and distribution of program information
  • Develop and maintain collaborative relationships within the community
  • Collect and track team and participant fees owed to the YMCA, when necessary
  • Work with the Parent Booster Committee to assist in executing committee objectives
  • Coordinate the setup and take down of equipment associated with programs
  • Coordinate pool schedule and monitors activities accordingly
  • Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations
  • Create and ensure safe and welcoming environment
  • Ability to enforce policies, problem solve and handle emergency situations
  • Ability to assist and communicate with all populations of people regardless of race, age, and special needs
  • Demonstrate the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
  • Attend trainings when appropriate
  • Support YMCA special events, signature events, and campaigns
  • Perform all tasks to the best of your ability and with a positive attitude
  • Other duties assigned by the Associate Executive Director/COO /or Executive Director/CEO
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Skills/Experience: 
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Three years related experience in program development and supervision
  • One year of competitive swimming experience
  • Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations

Required Certifications

  • Professional Rescuer CPR, First Aid, AED (must obtain within 90 days of employment)
  • New Employee Orientation (must obtain within 90 days of employment)
  • Department Specific Insurance Carrier Trainings (must obtain within 90 days of employment)
  • Accredited Lifeguard Certificate

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 28 2019
Active Until: 
Jul 29 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit