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Aquatics Director

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Santa Clara, CA, USA
Full-time

Come work as an Aquatics Director for Silicon Valley. Be a part of a great team and commnunity!

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Aquatics Director will assist with program quality and the planning and implementation of programs.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Responsible for recruiting, training, coaching and leading lifeguards
  • Ensure staff maintain all required certifications
  • Administrative duties include staff development (recruitment, selection, scheduling, training, supervision, etc.)
  • Assist with Branch events and the Annual Giving Campaign.
  • Build and maintain close and positive relationships with participants and parents.
  • Follow all policies and procedures in the Y Aquatic's SOP Manual created and or approved by the Association.
  • Maintain a safe environment at all times.
  • Attend training and meetings
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Educational Background: 
A Bachelor degree or 1 year of aquatic experience
Skills/Experience: 
  • Enthusiastic, Fun, Great Personality
  • Ability to effectively interact with participants, parents, and staff
  • Available on weekend and evenings as needed.
  • Possess the following certifications at the time of hire:
    • CPR for the Professional Rescuer or accredited equivalent
    • Emergency Oxygen Administration
    • Standard First Aid
    • Lifeguard certification
    • YMCA Swim Instructor certification preferred
  • Possess or obtain within 90 days of hire the following YMCA trainings:
    • YMCA Lifeguard certification
    • YMCA Swim Instructor certification;
    • YMCA Lifeguard Instructor
    • YMCA Swim Lesson Trainer

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: 
Sep 13 2019
Active Until: 
Oct 14 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit