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Aquatics Director

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La Porte, IN, USA
Full-time

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Aquatics Coordinator plays a key role in delivering excellent service to Y members, guests and program participants, creates a positive work environment and develops, organizes and implements high quality YMCA aquatics programs.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Oversees day-to-day operations for both the Michigan City Elston branch and La Porte branch pools. Ensure operations adhere to all state, local and Y regulations/standards.
  • Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs Aquatics personnel and volunteers as needed. Ensures that staff maintain their work areas and have the supplies necessary to complete their responsibilities.
  • Reviews and evaluates staff performance as well as develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
  • Ensures proper implementation of staff procedures. Timely communicates any changes in procedures to staff.
  • Provides excellent service to members, guests and program participants and ensures Aquatics staff are doing the same, contributing to customer satisfaction and member retention. The Aquatics Director should model relationship-building skills in all interactions.
  • Fills in for shifts when a staff member calls off or doesn’t show up as needed if a replacement can’t be found.
  • Conducts lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid, AED, Oxygen and CPR trainings for Y staff and the public.
  • Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete.
  • Conducts monthly in-service for staff per insurance company.
  • Keeps track of all pool inventory. Follows proper protocols to purchase pool chemicals and supplies as needed.
  • Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance.
  • Completes pool schedules for swim, water fitness classes and trainings.
  • Coordinates use of aquatics facilities for program activities, events, and party rentals.
  • Plans, directs and supervises aquatics program activities. Establishes new program activities in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
  • Handles and resolves Aquatics concerns and informs supervisor of unusual situations and unresolved issues.
  • Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
  • Develops and monitors Aquatics budget to meet fiscal objectives for Aquatics department.
  • Prepares and submits requested reports for monthly board packet, including, but not limited to, impact stories and director reports.
  • Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information in a timely manner, including promoting via social media and print materials.
  • Attends community events, health fairs, and meetings to represent the YMCA as needed.
  • Shows up for all scheduled dates on time and in proper attire.
  • Reports unsafe conditions & maintenance issues immediately to supervisor, or other person of responsibility if immediate supervisor is not available.
  • Fills out maintenance request for work to be completed when there is a repair needed.
  • Ensures that building is clean & tidy.
  • Provides leadership role and assists during Annual Shutdown.
  • Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures.
  • Follows departmental dress code. No alterations to the dress code are allowed.
  • Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
  • Attends staff meetings and trainings as required.
  • Helps with other YMCA functions and duties as assigned by supervisor.
  • Knows appropriate emergency and safety procedures and proper exits for everyone in the facility.
  • Exemplifies the YMCA core values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty.
  • Assists and actively participates in YMCA events to support the overall team and YMCA mission.
  • As needed, compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in the programs.
  • Returns emails, phone calls, texts, etc. in a timely manner.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Previous customer service and/or professional office experience preferred.
  • Staff supervision experience.
  • Excellent personal computer skills and experience with standard business software and other office equipment.
  • Must have good interpersonal, public relations and communications skills.
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
  • Complete insurance trainings prior to hire and as required going forward.
  • Complete Listen First training and other YMCA required trainings.
  • Excellent problem solving skills are required.

 

Required Certifications

  • Current YMCA or American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification and Lifeguard Instructor Certification. Will train as needed.
  • CPR/First Aid/AED/Oxygen certifications

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: 
Feb 7 2018
Active Until: 
Mar 7 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit