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Aquatics Director

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Portsmouth, NH, USA
Full-time

The YMCA of the Seacoast in Portsmouth, NH, a branch of The Granite YMCA, is currently seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic individual to be our Aquatics Director.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Directs, supervises and monitors aquatics operations and program activities to meet YMCA objectives and adhere to state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations. 
  • Develops, monitors and effectively forecasts program budget to meet fiscal objectives. 
  • Establishes new program activities, increases participation, and expands programming within the community in accordance with Association/Branch strategic and operating plans.
  • Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of and participation in the program. 
  • Provides direct supervision of the Aquatics Coordinator and all other related department staff.
  • Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules, directs and motivates personnel and volunteers. 
  • Reviews and evaluates staff and volunteer performance.
  • Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete.
  • Scheduled to teach and/or guard up to 18 hours per week.
  • Develops and nurtures collaborative relationships with community organizations. 
  • Works with Head Coach to develop and implement a recruitment plan for lesson participants to become competitive swimmer within the Aquatics Department
  • Participates and contributes towards the goals of program task teams, and other assigned committees of the Association. 
  • Conducts and maintains accurate aquatics records including: program registration forms, program stats and attendance rosters, and equipment. 
  • Creates and schedules aquatics programs and classes. 
  • Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information. Ensures marketing materials comply with Y branding guidelines and uses Y Voice to effectively tell the YMCA story. 
  • Maintains accurate records for aquatics programs, facilities, and staff.
Educational Background: 
Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and related experience.
Skills/Experience: 
  • The candidate should be a YMCA Director or Professional Director with a background in both program and administration.
  • Must be able to delegate and supervise, direct and guide program staff to accomplish the association’s short and long-term goals.
  • Director will be required to hold necessary certifications to teach aquatic instructional and fitness programs and effectively supervise aquatics, child care, and other programs.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively and have knowledge and understanding of administrative, management, financial, program, and human relations skills. 
  • Three or more years’ experience in aquatics programming and systems. 
  • Computer skills: Microsoft Office and email applications, along with ability to learn the internal YMCA software.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $35,000.00 - $45,000.00

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: 
Mar 10 2018
Active Until: 
Apr 10 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit