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Regional Aquatics Director

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Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
Full-time

The Regional Aquatics Director is responsible for preparing and administering departmental budget, coordinating swim lessons and Safe Start, as well as developing new programs. In addition, the Regional Aquatics Director will manage the Aquatics staff to include hiring and training of staff as well as ensuring that all safety and risk management procedures are followed.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Meets all assigned program enrollment and program quality benchmarks by marketing and promoting the Aquatics Program.
  • Ensures that the Weston Aquatics program follows the program standards, policies, and guidelines of the YMCA of the USA as well as state and local codes.
  • Assist with Broward County Aquatics Mobile Van schedule.
  • Seek out opportunities and partnerships in the community to provide free and paid swim lessons at community pools, housing complexes, private facilities…
  • Provide oversight of the Swim 4 Jenny grant activation and programming details throughout Broward and Miami Dade County.
  • Research and apply for other funding sources surrounding aquatics, such as grants and underwriting opportunities.
  • Oversee, in conjunction with the Director of Competitive Swim Programs, the swim team at Weston.
  • Prepares and controls the annual income and expenses for the budget in the Aquatics Department.
  • Coordinates schedules of participants for each season and class.
  • Keeps abreast of safety and Risk Management and emergency procedures.
  • Maintains accident reports, records of equipment and safety inspection, and health code records.
  • Recruit, hire, train and manage staff.
  • Audit lifeguard skills, certifications and in service documentation to ensure all staff are within association policy and standard.
  • Provide training to staff in lifeguarding, CPR, first aid, oxygen
  • Assist with the development of member communication material, brochures, newsletter, PSA’s target marketing materials and in-house information.
  • Maintain program areas at the YMCA and off-site locations in a clean, orderly and safe manner.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree in Health, Physical Education or related field, preferred.
Skills/Experience: 

Education and Experience:

  • Minimum of 3-5 years of Aquatics program experience with a budget exceeding 500K.
  • Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as CCC software program.
  • Must be organized and detail oriented.
  • Bilingual, English and Spanish, a plus.

Other skills and abilities:

  • Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to interact with individuals at all levels.
  • Knowledge of the principles related to the improvement of overall fitness levels.
  • Must possess excellent communication, supervisory, fiscal management and organizational skills.
  • Must possess excellent competent knowledge of exercise principles, fitness testing, health risks, and exercise program design.
  • Working knowledge and familiarity with exercise safety guidelines for instruction and equipment
  • Computer skills, including word processing systems

Certificates and Licenses:

  • YMCA Lifeguard Certified, Red Cross Lifeguard Certified, Certified Pool Operator and Swim Instructor Certified, preferred.
  • First Aid/CPR/AED, CPRO and oxygen administration certified.
  • YMCA certifications must be completed within 90 days of hire.
  • New Employee Orientation
  • Healthy Lifestyle Principles
  • Listen First Training
  • 0dzMember Experience Training
  • YMCA Team Leader certification preferred but not required
  • OSHA Training for hazardous materials
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00

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: 
Feb 13 2018
Active Until: 
Mar 13 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit