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Director, Aquatic

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Cleveland, OH, USA
Full-time

Aquatic Program Director will be responsible for successfully developing and managing all aquatic program areas which include new program development, fiscal management, effective supervision of program staff, direction and implementation of all program delivery, quality, promotion and monitoring results against pre-stated performance goals.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Staff Recruitment and Development:Work with staff to develop growth opportunities and to increase capacity within organization. Recruit and retain qualified aquatic staff (i.e. lifeguards, swim instructors).
  • Budget Development:Responsible for developing annual budget of anticipated income and expenditures and maintaining, controlling and evaluating the income/expenses of the budget. Responsible for generating required reports for association and branch.
  • Sales:Responsible for establishing collaborative relationships with businesses and the local community to promote programs. Compiles statistical data related program outcomes and makes appropriate recommendations to supervisor (i.e. discontinue programming, increase amount of program offerings).
  • Program/Marketing Development:Promotes and incorporates the YMCA core values and character development model in to all program activities. Develops and distributes branch-specific marketing materials of program information and assist with Association-Wide Marketing (i.e. brochures, newsletters and special event promotion) through various media. Develops and implements programming for designated sessions.
  • Public Relations/Community Affairs:Represent YMCA in appropriate business & community groups. This includes providing timely publicity, developing a working relationship with local schools and other community groups.
  • Fund Development Activities:Participate in and / or coordinate in fundraising activities as assigned by supervisor.
Educational Background: 
Associates Degree orequivalent experience
Skills/Experience: 
  • Minimum of three (3) years of related experience required
  • Three (2) years supervisor and/or leadership experience required, ex. head Lifeguard, aquatics coordinator or supervisor

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

  • Within 30 days of hire, completion of YMCA program-specific and Operational trainings: Blood Borne Pathogen, Ten Commandments of Effective Lifeguarding, Child Abuse Prevention and Recognition, Incident Reporting, Bullying, Active Shooter, Allergies, Driver Safety, Harassment, Proper Lifting, New Employee Orientation and Program and Financial Operation Trainings
  • Completion of YMCA aquatics training and trainer certifications.
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Professional Certification(s):

  • Certified Pool Operator preferred
  • Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification required
  • Life Guard and Water Safety Instructor Certification preferred
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $30,000.00 - $35,000.00

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: 
Nov 16 2019
Active Until: 
Dec 16 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit