Develops, organizes and implements high quality YMCA Youth Development programs that nurture the potential of every child and teen.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Directs and supervises program activities to meet YMCA objectives for camp, youth special events, swim classes and water fitness classes.
- Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
- Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations. Conducts community outreach and educational opportunities with other community partners.
- Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete.
- Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations.
- Works with the Property Manager in conducting and ensuring proper maintenance of the pool. Assists in maintaining accurate records of pool chemical levels and pool maintenance.
- Conducts lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid and CPR trainings.
- Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
- Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
- Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events, including any appropriate grants.
- Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
- Provides staff leadership to the Program Committee.
- Create, monitor and schedule all camp sessions and activities, adhering to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations.
- Secures facilities and admission for camp field trips and events, including the securing 0f all transportation for field trips.
- Purchases and maintains supplies for activities and camp t-shirts for distribution.
- Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program. (Examples: program participation, volunteer tracking and scholarship assistance awarded).
- Any other assigned duties by immediate supervisor.
Educational Background:
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent.
Skills/Experience:
- One to two years related experience preferred in coordination or supervision of youth development programs.
- Minimum age requirement of 21.
- Current Certified Pool Operator certification, experience in the management operation and maintenance of an aquatic facility, or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
- Current Certifications in: Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff; CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens, Water Safety Instructor and Lifeguard Training, or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
- Experience in swimming lesson organization and registration.
- The ability to attract, retain, lead & motivate quality staff and volunteers from diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent communication skills - verbal and written.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects at one time.
- Proficient use of computers with working knowledge of Excel, Word and E-mail.
- Must be able to speak, hear and understand the English language.
- Completion of YMCA Team Leader Certification and program-specific and trainer certifications.
- Any other assigned duties by the immediate supervisor.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Sep 16 2018
Active Until:
Oct 16 2018
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit