The YMCA of Greater Houston is currently seeking an experienced Youth Development Director-Aquatics for the Katy Main Street Family YMCA.
Develops, organizes, implements, and evaluates YMCA aquatic programs with a focus on quality, safety, youth development and healthy living. This position will be responsible for a year-round outdoor pool. Programs include private and group swim lessons and swim team. This position is also responsible for the EAP for the center. This includes but is not limited to leading a safety quality team, implementing EAP practice drills and staff trainings. This position will lead all CPR required training and insure center is compliant with all YMCA standards. The budget responsibility is $200,000 and staff supervision includes 20-40 part time and seasonal aquatic staff and 2-5 EAP/CPR instructors.
- Directs and supervises program activities to meet 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.
2. 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.
3. Works with Center Facility Technician to monitor daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations.
4. Conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pools. Secures and schedules pool facilities. Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance .
5. Conducts lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid and CPR trainings .
6. Creates and schedules swim classes, water fitness classes, and swim team practices and meets.
7. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
8. Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
9. Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events.
10.Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
11.Assists with Program Committee meetings.
12.Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.
13.Attends Aquatics Cabinets Meetings to stay current regarding pertinent Aquatic information.
14.Maintains and updates all Aquatic Records including in service training records, safety drills, and skills testing.
15.Ensures that all Aquatic Staff are knowledgeable and proficient in implementation of center emergency action plans. Is responsible to see that expectations are met regarding Aquatic facility and program audits .
- Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent.
- One to two years related experience preferred; for example, as an aquatics coordinator or supervisor.
- Minimum age requirement of 21
- Typical requirements within 30 days of hire include: completion of: Child Abuse Prevention, CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens.
- Completion of YMCA program-specific and trainer certifications:
- Lifeguard Certification including CPR-Pro, AED, Oxygen and First Aid, and Swim Instructor
Physical Demands:
Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Possess adequate vision and hearing to safely monitor the pool area. Ability to perform all tasks demanded from employees inclusive of but not limited to sitting and standing for long periods of time, swim 500 meters without stopping, and move lane lines. Possess the swimming ability necessary to obtain certifications, teach, and rescue.
Travel:
Travel is 50% primarily locally to assigned centers within the Greater Houston area during the business day. Some out-of-the area and overnight travel may be expected.