This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Aquatics Director at the YMCA of Greenwich oversees the high quality day-to-day operations of aquatic programs, manage staff, and grow program participation, in both pools. Critical competencies include; lifeguard management, financial/payroll acumen, also a plus general knowledge of pool maintenance with CPO certification and swim lesson experience.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Ensures programs and services meet community needs to include supervising existing program activities, establishing new program activities, and expanding the program within the community as needed. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
- Monitors daily operations of both pools to adhere to all state, local, and YMCA health and safety regulations. Maintains accurate records of chemical levels of both pools.
- Recruits and hires diverse staff and volunteer teams. Onboard and develops them for success. Conducts lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid and CPR trainings. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete.
- Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.
- Manages the program, including developing and monitoring the program budget to meet fiscal objectives; compiling program statistic to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in program; securing and scheduling the pool facilities; and creating and scheduling the classes, practices and meets.
- Works closely with Facilities Director to maintain functionality and cleanliness of both pools.
Educational Background:
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience (e.g., as an aquatics coordinator or supervisor).
Skills/Experience:
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- YMCA Team Leader certification preferred.
- Within 60 days of hire, completion of Child Abuse Prevention, CPR/AED, First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens, Lifeguard training and CPO license.
- Ability to prepare, monitor and control budgets.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Active.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Oct 29 2018
Active Until:
Nov 29 2018
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit