Assists the Aquatics Director oversee the development and operations of aquatics, and/or other programs. Recruits, trains and supports assigned staff. Assumes the position of Associate Head Coach for Blue Waves Swim Team. Aids in the development and helps implement high quality, member-focused YMCA aquatics programs.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Act as a leader in program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives.
- Assist with recruiting, hiring, training, developing, scheduling and directing personnel and volunteers as needed.\
- Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete.
- Lifeguard and teach swim lessons when needed.
- Assume the position of Associate Head Coach for Blue Waves Swim Team.
- Manage rosters, mid-session reports, certificates of completions and registrations. (Including registrations for Blue Waves.)
- Manages daily emails/voicemails to the Aquatics Department.
- Assists with lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid and CPR trainings and in-services.
- Assists in coverage and finding coverage for the pool schedules.
- Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
- Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events, including volunteer opportunities.
- Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
- Create and execute one new program idea per session/quarter.
- May include a summer off-site at a WSY summer camp.
- Position will include weekends and evenings.
Educational Background:
Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
Skills/Experience:
- Six months to one year related experience preferred; for example, as an aquatics coordinator or supervisor.
- One year minimum swim team coaching experience.
- Minimum age of 21.
- Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, First Aid, Emergency Oxygen, Lifeguard Training, YMCA Swim Instructor certification, or equivalent. And any related USA swimming certifications.
- Preferred Certifications: Lifeguard Instructor
- Completion or working toward completion of Team Leader Certification
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Feb 18 2019
Active Until:
Mar 18 2019
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit