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Regional Aquatics Director

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Jacksonville, FL, USA
Full-time

Can you imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community?

Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than a job—you’ll enjoy a career with a future and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

If you are a person who wants more than just a job, who wants your efforts to have an impact on your community and who wants to work in a welcoming and positive environment, then you are someone we’d like to work with us. Join us!

General Function: The Regional Aquatics Director is accountable to the Associate Executive Directors and the Day Camp Executive for the management and supervision of pool/aquatics activities for Brooks, Williams, and DuPont. This role is responsible for all aspects of care and maintenance of branch facilities, any contract pools, equipment and grounds as it relates to his or her department.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • 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.
  • Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs staff 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. Supervises a full-time Aquatics Coordinator, two-full-time staff, 25 year-round staff, and 25 seasonal staff.
  • Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations.
  • Conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pools. Secures and schedules pool facilities. Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance.
  • Conducts lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid, O2 and CPR trainings.
  • Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
  • Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
  • Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events.
  • Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
  • Assists with Program Committee meetings.
  • Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Two plus years’ related Aquatics experience required.
  • Typical requirements within 30 days of hire include: CPR-Pro, First Aid, O2, AED, Hazard Communication, and Respirator Training.
  • Completion of YMCA program-specific and trainer certifications, including: Lifeguard Instructor, Swim Lesson Trainer, Swim Lesson Instructor, Y P.O.O.L. or CPO.

Physical Demands:

  • Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $41,500.00

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: 
Jul 23 2019
Active Until: 
Aug 23 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit