At the La Crosse Area Family YMCA, we believe that every child should know the life-saving skills of swimming and that every community resident should have the opportunity to experience the joy and well-being that water activities can bring. To accomplish this, our Aquatics Director will work side-by-side with their staff, their colleagues and our community to create a welcoming pool environment for all; develop high-quality programming, and establish partnerships with other area organizations with a focus on water safety and education.
Areas of Responsibility:
- This position will oversee the development, administration, operations, budget, risk management & safety of all aquatics programming, the scheduling of pool space for all pool related activities, and the supervision of lifeguards and swim lesson/water safety instructors.
- They will work closely with the Aquatics Director at our YMCA-Dahl branch to ensure quality and safety training is consistent throughout the association and with their full-time Aquatics Coordinator who will help with the day-to-day operations of the pool.
Educational Background:
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, along with up-to-date certifications in Professional CPR/AED and First Aid, and YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard and YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor or WSI certifications;
Skills/Experience:
- Candidates for this position must have strong relationship building and communication skills, a passion for aquatics and water safety, and be highly innovative and organized.
- Strong interpersonal & communication skills; programming & supervisory experience a plus. This is a full-time exempt position with a full benefits package.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $38,000.00 - $42,000.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Dec 2 2018
Active Until:
Jan 2 2019
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit