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Aquatics Director

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Charlotte, NC, USA
Full-time

Under the direction Associate Executive Director Youth Development and consistent with the Christian mission of the YMCA, the Aquatics Director position responsibilities include:

  • Providing leadership, management and direction to the Aquatics Department and all related activity.
  • Actively supporting and participating in the YMCA and Special Events
  • Actively supporting and participating Annual Support Campaign
Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Responsible for the development and management of the Aquatics department for the branch.
  • Manage and develop staff and volunteers for Aquatic area, with focus on building “team” within the department, the Branch, the Association and with volunteers.
  • Adhere to YMCA policies and procedures while accomplishing your day to day duties
  • Responsible for all staff certification in required area and provide ongoing training throughout the year in Risk Management in the area of Aquatics.
  • Oversee overall program implementation and development for the Aquatics department.
  • Maintain adequate records to evaluate control and measure the effectiveness of the assigned areas of responsibility.
  • Manage total maintenance operations of the pool in compliance with YMCA regulations and state and local health department regulations.
  • Supervise and schedule the effective use of the branch pool and any offsite pools.
  • Represent the YMCA and maintain appropriate relationships with area organizations and other YMCA staff.
  • Work with Metro Marketing department to coordinate and develop brochures and other marketing efforts for the assigned areas of responsibility.
  • Serve as contact for the Association’s Aquatic Program Management Team and attend any required/scheduled meetings or in-service trainings
  • Carry out special projects as assigned
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in physical education /recreation/sports management or five years of applicable experience.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Must possess a minimum of two years of experience to recruit, orient, supervise, train, evaluate and recognize (ROSTER) employees and volunteers
  • Must have or obtain within 6 months of hire, the following certifications:  YMCA Lifeguard Instructor, YMCA Pool Operator or NC State Certified Pool Operator, Child Abuse Prevention Training and New-Hire Orientation
  • Must have current CPR-PR or BLS, First Aid, AED, Blood Bourne Pathogen, YMCA Lifeguard
  • Highly developed organizational skills and ability to motivate and develop staff.
  • Proven ability to take initiative, demonstrate good judgment and make decisions independently utilizing established branch and association policies
  • Demonstrated ability to develop short & long term plans with a high degree of quality, effectiveness and professionalism
  • Ability to prepare, monitor and control budgets
  • Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills
  • Previous experience with personal computer applications (ie: Word Perfect, Excel)
Compensation/Benefits: 

Hourly: $15.89 - $19.86

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: 
May 3 2018
Active Until: 
Jun 3 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit