Take the next step in your career with this rewarding opportunity to join the YMCA of South Hampton Roads, 9th largest membership YMCA in the country, as Aquatics Director of the Suffolk Family YMCA, in Suffolk, Virginia. You will love the small town feel of the area, with the beach resorts of Virginia Beach and Outer Banks, NC only a short drive away.
The YMCA of South Hampton Roads association is recognized as a cutting-edge leader in the membership arena. The association serves the communities of Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, Eastern Shore of Virginia, Outer Banks and Elizabeth City, North Carolina.
Develops, organizes, and implements high-quality YMCA aquatic programs. Ensures the aquatics experience is safe, fun, and enjoyable for members and program participants.
Areas of Responsibility:
- 80% management of Aquatics Department at the Suffolk Y and Camp Arrowhead.
- 10% leadership to annual giving and other special projects.
- 10% association and family center meetings and/or manager on duty assignments.
- Accountable for budget expectations and outcomes of aquatics department.
- Responsible for recruitment of new members and participants through innovative aquatic programming that reflects the mission of current and future programs.
- Directs and supervises all aquatic program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives. Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
- Recruits, hires, trains, schedules and supervises all aquatic personnel and volunteers. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete.
- Be a representative for and teach Safety Around the Water in the Suffolk area schools or at after school program sites.
- Conducts and ensures proper maintenance of indoor pool, outdoor pool and Camp Arrowhead Pool. Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance in adherence with state, local, and YMCA health and safety regulations.
- Conducts lifeguarding, swim instruction, oxygen administration, swim instructor First Aid and CPR trainings.
- Completes required new hire training.
- Completes Blood borne pathogens course annually.
- Creates and schedules swim classes, rentals, and family events in the pool.
- Responsible for developing and managing aquatics budget to meet fiscal objectives.
- Actively participates in YMCA fund raising activities and special events.
- Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Responds to
- all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
- Assists with Program Committee and Cabinet meetings as necessary.
- Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation
- in Aquatic program.
- Ensures all aquatics staff is trained in emergency procedures and respond to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Follows expectations of regular in-service training for staff and completes all related reports for record keeping.
- Adheres to all YMCA of South Hampton Roads policies, procedures, rules, regulations and best practices as outlined in the Association Goldbook.
- Ability to perform all functions as those they supervise and meets qualifications and certifications of Lifeguard II and Swim Instructor.
- Assist in all areas as assigned.
Educational Background:
College degree in relevant field preferred.
Skills/Experience:
- Minimum age of 21.
- Current certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer or BLS, AED, Basic First Aid and Oxygen Administration certification.
- Current YMCA Lifeguarding or Red Cross Lifeguarding certifications (instructor level preferred). Must have YMCA Lifeguard Instructor Certification within 60 days of hire.
- Current Swim Instructor Certification preferred or achieved within 60 days of hire.
- Preferred candidates will have a minimum experience of 3 years in the aquatics field.
- Supervisory experience required, 3 years preferred.
- Will be required to have trainer certifications in ASHI BLSCPR, AED, and O2; YMCA Swim Instructor and Lifeguarding within 90 days of employment.
- Ability to maintain all required certifications and the necessary level of physical and mental readiness.
- Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $34,411.00 - $40,000.00
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Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Sep 18 2018
Active Until:
Oct 19 2018
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit