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Assistant Program Director - Aquatic and Sports

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Cumberland, MD, USA
Full-time

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Develops, organizes and implements high quality, member-focused YMCA programs.

Areas of Responsibility: 

Aquatic Operations (represents appx 50% of position):

  • Works with the Senior Program Director directing and supervising 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.
  • Assists Senior Program Director with recruiting, hiring, training, developing, scheduling and directing personnel and volunteers as needed within aquatic and program departments.
  • Responsible for daily pool operations and compliance to all state, local and YMCA health & safety regulations.
  • Conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pool. Maintains accurate records for pool operation to include pool chemical checks and routine maintenance.

Program Operations (represents appx 50% of position):

  • Works with the Senior Program Director in planning, developing, implementing and supervising sports programs, camps, and clinics with a focus on an integrated program strategy that supports membership engagement and retention.
  •  Provides quality service and communication to members and program participants and ensures an excellent Y program experience for all participants.
  • Strategically recruits volunteers, including training and development and overall program growth and quality.
  •  Oversee the registration of team sports, including sending updates, scheduling games, referees and other facilities as needed.
  • Communicate frequently with scorekeepers, coaches, and referees.
Educational Background: 
BA/BS in Sports Management/Recreation/Health Sciences or related field preferred.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in aquatics or similar family and youth related programs with supervisory experience preferred.
  • Experience working in a Y (or similar) membership organization.
  • Highly motivated with the consistent ability to meet or exceed goals, while cultivating and retaining program participants.
  • Ability to quickly build rapport and develop effective relationships with program prospects and others to achieve goals.
  • Consistently self-driven and goal-oriented with the ability to set effective team and individual goals and take ownership for results.
  • Demonstrated ability to multi-task and adapt to changing contexts and priorities.
  • Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to identify and leverage relevant data to use in planning and decision-making.
  • Ability to understand, adapt to and interact with diverse people, teams, perspectives and cultures.
  • Must obtain within 30 days of employment and then maintain current certifications in CPR/AED, First Aid, American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification, and a Certified Pool Operator certification.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $32,000.00 - $36,000.00

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: 
Oct 22 2018
Active Until: 
Nov 23 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit