Aquatics Director

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YMCA of the USA
Council Bluffs, IA, USA
Full-time

The YMCA of Greater Omaha is looking to hire an Aquatics Director to manage 2 pools in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development,healthy living and social responsibility. The Aquatics Director leads all aspects of Aquatic programming for the branch, ensuring our cause and culture is instilled in our strategy and staff development.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives. Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
  • Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed.Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Conducts training as needed and ensures staff records are current and complete.
  • Monitors and maintains records of daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations and ensures proper maintenance of pool.
  • Creates and schedules classes, practices and other events to meet the needs of the program and community.
  • Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation
    in program.
  • Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
  • Develops and manages program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
  • Assists in YMCA fundraising activities and special events.
  • Actively participates in branch, department and association staff meetings and/or trainings.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent
Skills/Experience: 
  • At least 1 year supervisory experience in customer service and/or instruction
  • Demonstrated success leading member-focused or equivalent team
  • Demonstrated leadership, dependability & flexibility in work hours
  • Complete within 30 days of hire: YMCA cause & culture training; Aquatics-specific training including Lifeguard certification, if needed; Child Abuse Prevention Training; BLS CPR; First Aid; Emergency Oxygen Administration (provided by YMCA)
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community and successful clearance of background check

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Office/recreational environment; aquatics facility. While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, kneel, walk, speak clearly, hear and use hands and fingers.
  • Intermittent use of pool to respond to safety needs, instruct participants and perform in-service training.
  • Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions required.
  • Reliable transportation & travel between local branches will be required.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $33,993.00 - $39,602.00

How to Apply: 

https://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/details/40578

Job Function: 
Program / Project Management

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Website: 
ymca.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Community Service / Capacity Building / Volunteerism
Youth / Children
Recreation / Sports
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 24 2019
Active Until: 
Nov 24 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit