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Director of Aquatic Education

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Hamilton, OH, USA
Full-time

Under the direction of the Branch Executive and in accordance with the Christian mission and purpose of the Great Miami Valley YMCA Association, the Director of Aquatic Education is responsible for the growth and retention of staff and program participants in swim lessons and private lessons.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Develops and expands aquatic programs and services for all age groups.  Including plans for growth and retention of the program in group and private swim lessons.
  • Develops long range vision and strategies for the Aquatics Programming.
  • Recruits and secures sufficient qualified staff and volunteers to effectively operate the facility and programs of the departments as budgeted and approved.
  • Supervises and guides all aquatic staff in the duties outlined in their job descriptions.
  • Organizes, staffs, and conducts registration for all aquatics programming.
  • Plans and develops the schedule for all aquatics programming.
  • Collaborates with community organizations and service agencies to provide YMCA aquatic programs for all populations.
  • Leads the planning and development of a continuous program of staff and volunteer training and development, affording the opportunity for total staff certification in YMCA aquatic leadership.
  • Inspects the facilities and equipment within the department to ensure high standards of maintenance, cleanliness, and repair of equipment.
  • Understands and implements total emergency procedures.
  • Provides ongoing member services to program participants, parents, staff, and volunteers to ensure understanding of their needs and current trends.
  • Conducts and prepares aquatic evaluations including cost analysis, program enrollments, and qualitative measures of program and membership services.
  • Plans and develops an annual budget of income and expense for the department. Administer the annual budget as approved emphasizing income production and expense control.
  • Manages surplus supplies and place all orders as necessary. Maintain supplies in an organized manner.
  • Supports all branch and association-wide membership retention and engagement initiatives including annual campaign efforts.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree in Recreation or Health and Physical Education or related field is required or Associate’s degree and relevant experience.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Must have experience in aquatics, preferably two to three years at the YMCA.
  • Certifications: YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent certification required.
  • Experience in leadership roles in YMCA Aquatic Institutes and seminars to include training of preschool swimming, progressive swimming, and lifesaving specialist instructors preferred.
  • Budget development and administration skills preferred. Planning and program development skills preferred.
  • Must have YMCA Lifeguard certification, or equivalent certification.  Must be able to obtain YMCA Lifeguard Instructor certification.
  • Must have YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor v6 certification, or equivalent certification.  Must be able to obtain YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor Trainer v6 certification.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $33,488.00 - $40,861.00

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: 
Feb 22 2019
Active Until: 
Mar 23 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit