The LaPorte County Family YMCA is seeking a full time Aquatics Coordinator to join our team! Our newest leader in this role will ensure a safe & positive environment for our members so they can have fun while learning how to swim; ensure that our instructional staff are able to teach in a well organized environment.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Thinks, communicates and behaves as a cause-driven leader and role model for other staff and members when it comes to desired staff behaviors; promotes youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in all job-related functions.
- Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives.
- Establishes new program activities and expands programs 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 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 along with all inservice standards being met.
- Monitors and maintains daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA of the USA 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 certification courses in both YMCA and American Red Cross courses.
- Teaches inservices in accordance with association policies and standards.
- Creates and schedules swim classes & water fitness classes.
- Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
- Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
- Maintains inventory and recommends purchases as needed.
- Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events.
- Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions.
- Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
- Compiles program statistics.
- Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.
- Collaborates with the branch leadership to ensure the safe and responsible operation of the Y including rotating responsibilities for overall facility supervision & program coverage and actively participates in branch philanthropy efforts, special events, meetings and training sessions.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree in recreation, aquatics, social sciences, or a related field, and two years experience working in an aquatics environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills/Experience:
- Minimum age of 21 years old.
- Passionate belief in the Y’s cause of nurturing the potential of all youth, supporting healthy living for all people and finding ways to help and support our neighbors.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
- Proven track record of developing authentic relationships with others.
- Ability to foster a collaborative team approach to solving challenging situations.
- YMCA Team Leader certification; if not certified, must obtain certification within 12 months
Compensation/Benefits:
Hourly: $12.00 - $15.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Feb 17 2019
Active Until:
Mar 17 2019
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit