The YMCA of Metro North i located 15 miles north of Boston Massachusetts. Come join our team is a great Y association!
The Assistant Aquatics Director will help oversee the development and operation of the aquatics department. The primary duties involve but are not limited to planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating the program area in accordance to the YMCA’s mission, purpose, practice, and policies of the YMCA of Metro North. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to, training and supervising staff, onboarding and recruiting swim instructors, developing and improving the YMCA’s swim lesson curriculum, and scheduling.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Demonstrates a mastery of the YMCA swim lesson program and is able to build strong, confident swimmers of all ages
- Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Completes related reports as required.
- Builds, develops, and evaluates the effectiveness of swim instructor procedure. Looks to involve youth development into swim lessons.
- Assists in the administrative coordination of swim lesson correspondence to parents and families; duties include, but are not limited, to welcome letters, class cancellations and openings, rosters, and announcements.
- Curate seasonal schedules for both lifeguards and swim instructors to maximize employee potential
- Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area. In the absence of the Sr. Aquatics Director, may act as the manager on duty or direct response for the building.
- Maximizes direct delivery time through swim lessons, lifeguarding, and coaching (if needed) – direct delivery will include maximizing swimmer satisfaction, family engagement, and training of new staff members through updating the hiring process.
- Participate and lead the recruiting and development of new swim lesson instructors, volunteers, and staff members.
- Aid in the participation and implementation of special events
- In conjunction with the Sr. Aquatics Director, oversee all required training and safety drills – includes proper documentation.
Educational Background:
Associates or Bachelor’s degree from accredited university.
Skills/Experience:
- Minimum age of 21 with current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification.
- At least two years’ experience of instruction management, and coordination of a wide array of aquatics programs and pool maintenance.
- Current Red Cross Lifeguarding or equivalent or willingness to cross over certified within 90 days of employment.
- Experience developing staff and developing pool policies to maximize staff and member satisfaction
- Must be aware of the YMCA movement and aquatic trends with an innate desire to continually improve one’s knowledge of best aquatic practices.
Physical Demands:
- Half of work hours will be direct delivery of program areas
- Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must remain vigilant as shifts may require total coverage of the pool.
Shift Requirements
- Shifts may vary depending upon season. Weekend and evening work is to be expected, with availability for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00
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Listing Stats
Post Date:
Aug 4 2019
Active Until:
Sep 4 2019
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit