The Hood County YMCA is looking for a cause-driven Aquatic Director to join the team.
The Hood County YMCA is looking for a new leader to join the team and support the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Aquatic Director will lead the development of and implementation of high-quality aquatics programs. The ideal candidate must have a demonstrated track record of delivering high-quality aquatics programs, combine with the ability to lead a team and manage the administrative components of program operations. Strong organizational and time management skills are necessary to ensure that the participants and families have a high-quality experience at the Y. Responsibilities include supervision and training of the program staff, supervision of multiple pools, along with new and innovative ideas to grow and expand existing programs. This is a full-time exempt position.
- Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives.
- Expands aquatics programs within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
- Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs staff and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
- Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information, may organize and schedule program registrations.
- Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
- Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
- Coordinates use of facilities for program activities and events.
- Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events.
- Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
- May assist with Program Committee meetings.
- Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in programs.
- YMCA Lifeguard and/or Swim Instructor certification, LGI a plus. ASHI CPR Pro and First Aid certifications will be required. YMCA Team Leader certification preferred within three years of hire.
- One or two years of program experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency.
- Previous supervisory experience preferred. 1-2 years of previous aquatics experience.
- Ability to direct programs through supervision of volunteers and staff, development and monitoring of budgets, marketing and public relations, program development and fund-raising.
- Proven track record of developing authentic and deepened relationships with others. Ability to connect and relate with diverse groups of people at all levels of the organization.
Salary: $40,000.00 - $42,000.00