Aquatics Director

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YMCA of the USA
Fort Wayne, IN, USA
Full-time

The Central Branch YMCA is looking for candidates with these traits to fill the position of Aquatics Director in the heart of downtown Fort Wayne, IN.  The ideal candidate will have a resume with noticeable experience in aquatic program development as well as facility and risk management strategies. 

Opportunities

  • Build and grow 109 member competitive swim team
  • Strengthen and expand adaptive swim lesson program for members and the community
  • Collaborate with local schools to connect more students to swim lessons, as well as opportunities to become swim instructors and life guards.
  • Become a leader in a growing YMCA branch, in the middle of a thriving downtown city.
Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Oversee the recruiting, hiring, training, and supervision of staff as well as including volunteers to develop an impactful aquatics program.
  • Develop, implement, and promote dynamic and innovative aquatics programs for youth and adults, including special populations. 
  • Monitors daily pool operations and aquatic facility maintenance to comply with all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations.
  • Analyze procedures and schedules for assigned programs and facilities including pool schedules for best practices, safety and participant satisfaction.
  • Manage the financial activities of assigned departments.
  • Provide lifeguard, swim instruction, First Aid, and CPR training as needed for branch and association staff.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field; LGI certification preferred (required within 60 days).
Skills/Experience: 
  • Must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver’s license.
  • 2 or more years of related experience including aquatics program development and implementation.
  • Proven experience in effective staff management, leading volunteers, and building relationships with members.
  • Ability to relate empathetically to diverse groups of people regardless of age, race, economic status, religion, or cultural differences.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Health and dental insurance, HSA with YMCA contribution, 12% employer funded  retirement plan, employee wellness program, life insurance, long term disability, paid time off and holidays, complimentary access to YMCAs, many free and discounted programs, a great family-oriented Christian work environment.

Salary: $33,000.00 - $38,000.00

How to Apply: 

http://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/national-details.html?id=28227&...

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: 
Jul 14 2018
Active Until: 
Aug 14 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit