Under the general direction of the Executive Director the Aquatic Director is responsible for the administration and direction of all aquatic programming. This position will function as a member of the total staff team in developing community relations, committees and long range planning as well as the interpretation of YMCA programming to the public. The position is responsible for ensuring that the mission, purpose, image and core values of the YMCA is conveyed.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Must have a thorough knowledge of full range of instructional and aquatics safety.
- This position requires extensive skills in recruiting, training and direction of volunteer leaders and employees.
- The Aquatics Director must possess skills in program development and fiscal management.
- Demonstrated and effective human relations and ability to communicate with staff, members, and donors.
- Must have current CPR/AED , Lifeguard, Standard First Aid, Oxygen administration, YMCA Lifeguard and YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor certification required
- Develop the annual operating objectives and plans assigned program responsibilities. Monitor the achievement of these objectives and exercises appropriate action to assure achievement of the objectives.
- Prepare the annual income and expense budget for the Aquatic Department and assigned area(s) of responsibility. Administer the budget and exercises necessary controls to assure operations are carried out in a balanced fiscal position.
- Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate all staff relative to program responsibilities.
- Conducts all appropriate staff training and meetings.
- Plan, promote, and direct all aquatic programs.
- Plan, promote, and direct preschool, progressive, and senior aquatic programs.
- Develop new aquatic programs and areas aquatic related programs. Actively recruit and market new program offerings.
- Serve as the staff liaison to the Board designated Committee.
- Serve as staff aide in the Annual Supporting Membership Campaign.
- Actively pursue training, learning opportunities and certifications as they relate to responsibilities.
- Ensure all program operation is consistent with Association procedures, including emergency, insurance, accident, purchasing, personnel, and accounting systems.
- Serve as a member of the total staff team with responsibility for the administration, promotion, and operation of the branch.
- Participate accordingly in such projects as assigned, as well as staff training and meetings, core program teams and special events.
- All other duties as assigned.
Educational Background:
Bachelor's degree in human services, social services, recreation, business or equivalent preferred.
Skills/Experience:
- Four or more years of program management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency.
- Ability to obtain appropriate YMCA aquatic certification related to the work; LG, LGI, Y-Swim and all others that may be deemed necessary.
- Ability to direct programs through supervision of volunteers and staff, development and monitoring of budgets, marketing and public relations, program development and fund-raising.
- Prefer knowledge of and previous experience with, diverse populations.
- Proven track record of developing authentic and deepened relationships with others.
- Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.
- YMCA Team Leader or Multi-team/Branch Leader certification preferred.
- CPR and First Aid certifications may be required.
- Able to lift 50 lbs, stand for long periods of time and reliable transportation.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Dec 27 2018
Active Until:
Jan 27 2019
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit