Aquatics Program Director

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YMCA of the USA
Grand Haven, MI, USA
Full-time

Develops, organizes and implements high quality, member-focused YMCA aquatic programs.

Areas of Responsibility: 

All program directors are expected to perform the following activities. Duties specific to the program area follow and other duties may be assigned as needed.

  • Directs and supervises 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. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
  • Promotes and incorporates the YMCA four core values and character development model into all program activities.
  • Organizes and schedules program registrations.
  • Complies program statistics.
  • Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.
  • Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with other community organizations.
  • Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
  • Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community in accordance with the organization’s strategic plan.
  • Assists in fundraising activities and special events.
  • 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.
  • Conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pools. Secures and schedules pool facilities. Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance.
  • Conducts lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid and CPR trainings.
  • Creates and schedules swim classes, water fitness classes, and swim team practices and meets.
  • Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
  • Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
Educational Background: 
Related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills/Experience: 
  • One to two years related to experience preferred; for example, as an aquatics coordinator or supervisor.
  • Requirements to be completed within 30 days of hire include: completion of: Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff, working with program volunteers, CPR, First Aid,, AED, Bloodborne Pathogens.
  • Excellent personal computer skills and experience with standard business software.
  • Must have good interpersonal, public relations and communications skills, including the ability to make presentations and handle media inquiries. 
How to Apply: 

http://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/national-details.html?id=32703&...

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: 
Dec 20 2018
Active Until: 
Jan 20 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit