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Aquatics Coordinator

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Buda, TX, United States
Full-time
Hays Communities Family Branch YMCA

The YMCA of Austin is seeking an Aquatics Coordinator to assist with the management of our aquatics department at our Hays YMCA in Buda,TX.


Under the guidance of the Aquatics Director, the Aquatics Coordinator will assist in managing all aspects of the aquatics department in accordance with the mission and purpose of the YMCA of Austin. The individual is responsible for the initiation and implementation of high quality, member-focused aquatics programs including swim lessons and swim team, the training and supervision of necessary staff, and the evaluation and modification of these initiatives. Also, the individual will be responsible for assisting with the daily operations of the natatorium.

Areas of Responsibility: 

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

  • Assist in processing employment paperwork.
  • Assist with ongoing supervision and training. 
  • Assist with the hiring, firing, and counseling of staff.
  • Assist with lifeguard/swim instructor scheduling, help secure substitutes, assist with, and conduct, staff orientations, assist with staff communications.
  • Know and fulfill all outlined responsibilities of swim instructor or lifeguard as needed.  Monitor swim class registration, prepare necessary paperwork, and return phone calls and e-mails as needed.
  • Attend and assist with the planning and execution of required meetings, in-services and/or trainings. 
  • Lead and manage swim lessons and swim team
  • Assume special projects and administrative duties as requested by the Aquatics Director.
  • Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned by the Aquatics Director.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Education- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in recreation, youth programming, non-profit management or related field or equivalent experience preferred.
  • Experience- One to two years of professional experience including experience in aquatics and supervising others and leading teams.
    • Previous YMCA experience preferred.
  • Technical Skills:
    • Strong written and verbal communications skills
    • Knowledge of member relations system and/or database
    • Thorough understanding of the mission and objectives of the YMCA of Austin.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, Outlook
    • Ability to apply knowledge of accounting and finance basics
    • Must assume responsibility for accuracy and timeliness of work product.
    • Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
    • Ability to multi-task.

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: 
Oct 31 2017
Active Until: 
Dec 1 2017
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit