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Aquatics Director

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Greenville, SC, USA
Full-time

The YMCA of Greenville is seeking a cause-driven leader who desires to make a major impact in the community to join our team as an Aquatics Director of the Caine Halter Family Y, located close to downtown Greenville.

The Aquatics Director is responsible for providing leadership to the operations of the Aquatics and Lifeguarding Departments. It is also responsible for providing staff supervision, budget management, and programmatic planning to those departments.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Monitoring, scheduling, and growth of all aquatic programs.
  • Supervise assigned staff and find appropriate substitutes in the event of any conflicts.
  • Hire, train, schedule, and evaluate all swim lesson instructors and lifeguards.
  • Monitor and correct the bi-weekly payroll.
  • Update program registrations in computer software system, as well as monthly pool schedules.
  • Ongoing development and monitoring of the aquatics and lifeguard department budgets.
  • Provide leadership on branch and association committees, as well as being a representative for the YMCA in the community.
  • Maintain DHEC and YMCA records and chemical logs.
  • Maintain pool chemical levels to appropriate standards.
  • Maintain the aquatics department equipment and ensure clean facilities.
  • Actively participate in the annual support campaign.
  • Understand and observe all safety rules and regulations.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree in health/wellness, physical education or a related field and/or equivalent work experience.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Three (3) years of experience or similar knowledge of the aquatic field specifically with pool management, swim instructions, teaching, lifeguarding and supervision of aquatic staff
  • Must be certified as a lifeguard and swim instructor, as well as hold current certifications in CPR for the professional rescuer, First Aid, BBP, AED, and O2
  • Knowledge of state bathing codes and YMCA standards
  • Experienced knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Two years of experience in effectively supervising and managing part-time staff
  • Demonstrated ability to train lifeguards and swim instructors
  • Excellent communication and public relations skills

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
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: 
Jun 13 2019
Active Until: 
Jul 13 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit