Develops, organizes, and implements high-quality YMCA aquatic and family programs. Ensures the aquatics experience is safe, fun, and enjoyable for members and program participants.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Supervision of all aspects of aquatics safety at the JLC Franklin Family YMCA.
- Accountable for total budget expectations and outcomes of aquatics department at the JLC Franklin Family YMCA.
- Responsible to provide complete aquatics maintenance and pool care at the JLC Franklin Family YMCA.
- Organizes and implements programs at the JLC Franklin Family YMCA.
- Directs and supervises all aquatic 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.
- Recruits, hires, trains, schedules and supervises all aquatic personnel and volunteers. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Ensures records of staff certifications are current, complete and on file at the corporate office.
- Conducts and ensures proper maintenance of outdoor pool, indoor pool, and hot tub. Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance in adherence with state, local, and YMCA health and safety regulations.
- Conducts YMCA Lifeguarding, YMCA Swim Instructor, ASHI CPR, oxygen administration, and first aid trainings.
- Creates and schedules swim classes, rentals, and family events in the pool.
- Responsible for developing and managing aquatics budget to meet fiscal objectives.
- Organizes and implements monthly family programs including Healthy Kids Day.
- Actively participates in YMCA fundraising activities and special events.
- Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions.
- Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
- Assists with Program Committee and Design Team meetings as necessary.
- Compiles program statistics.
- Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in Aquatic program.
- Ensures all aquatics staff is trained in emergency procedures and respond to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Follows expectations of regular in-service training for staff and completes all related reports for record keeping.
- Adheres to all YMCA of South Hampton Roads policies, procedures, rules, regulations and best practices as outlined in the Association Gold book.
- Ability to perform all functions as those they supervise and meets qualifications and certifications of YMCA Lifeguard II and YMCA Swim Instructor.
- Assist in all areas as assigned.
Educational Background:
College degree in relevant field preferred.
Skills/Experience:
- Minimum age of 21.
- Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification.
- Current YMCA Lifeguarding or Red Cross Lifeguarding certifications (instructor level preferred).
- Current Swim Instructor Certification preferred or achieved within 60 days of hire.
- Preferred candidates will have a minimum experience of 3 years in the aquatics field.
- Will be required to have trainer certifications in ASHI CPR, AED, O2, YMCA Swim Instructor and YMCA Lifeguarding within 90 days of employment.
- Ability to maintain all required certifications and the necessary level of physical and mental readiness.
- Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
- Complete Blood borne pathogens course annually.
- Supervisory experience required, 3 years preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Requires a person of maturity and good judgment, who can operate with a minimum of guidance from the Executive Director.
- Requires ability to exercise appropriate independent judgment, to assess facts and issues, and make non-routine decisions regarding day-to-day operational problems and issues.
- Requires effective team-building and team-leadership skills.
- Must maintain cooperative, functional relationships with senior leadership team, peers, and subordinates.
- Must maintain positive, energetic attitude toward YMCA work, goals, and values.
- Must have the ability to respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, and to travel as needed for operational management, including an on-site presence in managing major operational problems.
- Must have superior oral and written communication skills and the ability to respond to a wide variety of constituencies, including staff, volunteers, members, program participants, vendors, community leaders, etc.
- Perform the duties of direct reports as needed.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions of the position and to supervise program activities.
- Ability to pass lifeguard water test.
- Must be able to remain alert.
- Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods.
- Adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals.
- Ability to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision.
- Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue.
- Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations.
- Ability to work inside and outside (environments include humidity, heat, cold, and inclement weather conditions).
- Must be able to lift and pull 50 pounds.
Compensation/Benefits:
The YMCA of South Hampton Roads is committed to the development of staff leadership. In addition to a robust benefits program, the YMCA of South Hampton Roads also provides training to secure a promising future for our employees and our association. Excellent benefits package includes competitive pay, generous time off, membership, health benefits and the industry leading 12% retirement plan.
Salary: $34,111.00 - $38,000.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Feb 26 2018
Active Until:
Mar 27 2018
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit