Aquatics Program Director

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YMCA of the USA
Kalamazoo, MI, USA
Full-time

Work for the YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo, supervising our Portage location's Aquatics Department!

Develops, organizes and implements high quality aquatic YMCA program. 

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Directs and supervises program activities to meet YMCA objectives (see list below).(Responsibility, Respect, Honesty, Caring, Cause Driven and Exceed Expectation)
  • 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. (Responsibility, Respect, Honesty, Caring, Cause Driven and Exceed Expectation)
  • Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans. (Responsibility, Honesty Caring, Cause Driven and Exceed Expectation)
  • Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information, may organize and schedule program registrations. May review and process program scholarship applications. (Responsibility, Respect, Caring)
  • Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations. (Cause Driven, Caring, Responsibility)
  • Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.(Responsibility, Honesty)
  • Coordinates use of facilities for program activities and events (Responsibility, Caring, Respect, Cause Driven)
  • Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events.(Exceed Expectation, Caring)
  • Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner. (Responsibility, Respect, Caring, Honesty, Cause Driven and Exceed Expectation)
  • Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program. (Responsibility, Respect, Caring, Honesty, Cause Driven and Exceed Expectation)

Program Specific Duties:

  • Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations.
  • Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance.
  • Maintains accurate records of staff certifications.
  • Conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pools.
  • Secures and schedules pool facilities.
  • Conducts lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid and CPR trainings.
  • Creates and schedules swim classes, water fitness classes, and swim team practices and meets.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent.
Skills/Experience: 
  • One to two years related experience preferred.
  • Three years supervising others and working knowledge of pool operations.
  • CPR, First Aid, Life guarding and Lifeguard Instructor certifications

Physical Demands:

  • Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations (depending upon the programs). 
How to Apply: 

http://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/national-details.html?id=38948&...

Job Function: 
Program / Project Management

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Website: 
ymca.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Community Service / Capacity Building / Volunteerism
Youth / Children
Recreation / Sports
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: 
Apr 30 2019
Active Until: 
May 30 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit