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Associate Aquatic Director

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Darien, CT, USA
Full-time

Under the direction of the Aquatic Director, the Associate Aquatics Director assists in program management and operations with a strong emphasis on safety and program quality. The Associate Aquatics Director assists in supervising lifeguard staff to ensure the highest standards for safety and preparedness are being met. Assists in ensuring that staff are delivering the highest level of customer service to members and guests.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Assist in development, training and maintenance of safety procedures including scheduling of CPR classes/ recertifications for all staff
  • Ensure that the Aquatic Emergency Action Plan is current and regular trainings occur
  • Planning and coordinating in-service trainings for swim instructors and lifeguards
  • Create pool schedules and post online to YMCA website
  • Perform monthly safety checks to AED’s and contacting provider for parts or replacements
  • Assisting Aquatic Director with bi-weekly payroll
  • Overseeing waterfront including sailing program and summer camp
  • Maintain certification binder for state inspection
  • Perform “spot checks” on lifeguard staff utilizing procedures checklist and submit to Aquatic Director
  • Coordinate ELP program, schedule instructors, contact participants
  • Assist with swim lesson progress reports during each session
  • Ability to work varied times to ensure proper coverage and supervision including nights and weekends
  • Administrative duties as needed by Aquatic Director
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Skills/Experience: 
  • 3 plus years working in Aquatics – 1 year in supervisory capacity
  • Certified Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguard
  • YMCA Swim Lessons Instructor Certification
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Waterfront/Sailing experience preferred
  • YMCA Team Leader preferred
  • Excellent Customer Service skills a must

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: 
Dec 27 2018
Active Until: 
Jan 27 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit