The YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities is currently hiring for a full-time Aquatics director.
The Aquatics Director is responsible for managing and implementing all Aquatics programming at assigned branch ensuring quality delivery of programs meeting the needs of the branch and community. The incumbent is responsible for meeting established revenue and participation goals. The incumbent is a member of the branch management team. The incumbent hires, supervises, develops, trains and supports Aquatics team members.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Manages the day to day Aquatics programming of designated branch.
- Develops a high performing Aquatics team which delivers quality programs and services meeting branch and member needs.
- Implements Aquatics programs, assesses team member’s technical abilities, evaluates program results, identifies areas for improvement or development and implements plans to achieve desired goals and objectives in area of expertise.
- Recruits, hires, on boards, trains, develop and supervises Aquatics team members.
- Ensures a high level of customer service which enhances the member, program participant and guest experience and satisfaction.
- Prepares and manages the Aquatics budget to assure revenue and program service goals and expense targets are achieved.
- Delivers Aquatics programs directly to members and participants a portion of the time.
- Ensure 100% continual compliance with the YUSA Aquatic Safety Plan for department.
- Serves as a member of the branch management team performing specific duties which support the overall success of branch operations.
Skills/Experience:
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in programming (preferably in aquatics) managing budgets to achieve established goals and objectives with particular focus on revenue
- Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience
- Proven ability of staff management and development
- Certifications required within 45 days of hire: BLS, First Aid, Emergency Oxygen Administration certifications (may not instruct/teach until certifications are current)
- Possess a current accredited and nationally recognized certification in Aquatics within 90 days of hire including Lifeguard and YMCA Swim Lesson certifications and Swim Coach certification (for locations with a swim team).
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge in Aquatics
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Good organizational skills
- Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
- Ability to manage and deliver programs to a diverse population
Preferred
- Degree in Health, Science and Recreation or related field
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Listing Stats
Post Date:
Nov 2 2019
Active Until:
Dec 2 2019
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit