Aquatics Director

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YMCA of the USA
Phoenix, AZ, USA
Full-time

With the assistance of the Branch Executive, develops, organizes and implements high quality, member-focused YMCA aquatic programs and direction. Oversees aquatic staff that may include: lifeguards, swim instructors, water fitness instructors, swim coaches, coordinators and program heads.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • With the guidance of the Executive Branch Director develops operational objectives and strategic direction for aquatic programs and staff.
  • Ensures aquatic programs meet the needs of the community and association standards.
  • Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with other community organizations.
  • Interviews and trains all aquatic staff. 
  • Evaluates staff regularly to ensure program quality and consistence.  Makes recommendations to Branch Executive regarding staff performance issues and concerns. 
  • Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete; provide training as needed.
  • Ensure that the pool and program schedules are in alignment with fiscal and program goals.
  • Conduct certification classes including: lifeguard, swim instructor, first aid, and CPR.
  • Assists in the marketing and actively seek to build strategic philanthropic relationships.
  • Assists in the development and monitoring of the department budget to meet fiscal objectives; assists in fund raising.
  • Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
  • Complies with all Aquatic Cabinet responsibilities, including attending regular meetings.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Minimum age of 21.
  • Minimum of four years working as a lifeguard, swim instructor, water fitness instructor or swim coach.
  • Ability to relate to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
  • Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness for applicable certifications.
  • Ability to think in the abstract, solve problems, and make quick decisions under stress.
  • Must have experience with computers including word processing and database software.
  • Knowledge and experience in the recruitment, training and supervision of profession staff.
  • Must have skills in public relations, communication, interpersonal relationships and presenting.
How to Apply: 

http://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/national-details.html?id=22106&...

Job Function: 
Program / Project Management

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Website: 
ymca.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Community Service / Capacity Building / Volunteerism
Youth / Children
Recreation / Sports
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: 
Mar 21 2018
Active Until: 
Apr 21 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit