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Aquatics Director

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Virginia Beach, VA, USA
Full-time

Take the next step in your career with this rewarding opportunity as Aquatics Director of the Mt. Trashmore Family YMCA, in Virginia Beach!

Take the next step in your career with this rewarding opportunity to join the YMCA of South Hampton Roads as Aquatics Director of the Mt. Trashmore Family YMCA, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. You will love the closeness to the beach and access to the numerous oceanfront activities, great schools, and you are only a short drive away to the resorts of the Outer Banks, NC.

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, member-focused YMCA aquatic programs. Ensures a safe, fun, and enjoyable aquatic experience for members and program participants.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Supervision of all aspects of aquatics safety at the Mt. Trashmore Family YMCA
  • 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
  • Responsible to provide complete aquatics maintenance and pool care

Division of Duties:

  • 40% Maintain a safe aquatics operation – including physical facilities with trained and ready staff
  • 30% Growth of aquatics programming – Swim Lessons and Family Programs
  • 15% Management of Operations – Certifications, Audits, In-Services, Chemical Logs, etc. 15% Staff Development – Recruiting, Hiring, and Training

The Aquatics Director must understand and be willing to learn the necessary skills required for the successful completion of duties including:

Budget and Financial Performance

  • Responsible for developing and managing aquatics budget to meet fiscal objectives
  • Creates and schedules swim classes, rentals, water exercise, and family events in the pool

Program Development and Membership Engagement

  • 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.
  • Conducts and ensures proper maintenance of outdoor pools (2), indoor pool, and hot tub. Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance in adherence with state, local, and YMCA health and safety regulations

Team Performance Toward Organizational Goals

  • Recruits, hires, trains, schedules and supervises all aquatic personnel and volunteers
  • Ensures all aquatics staff is trained in emergency procedures and respond to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures
  • Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete

Fundraising

  • Actively participates in YMCA fundraising activities and special events
  • Participates in a successful annual support campaign

Professional Development

  • Conducts lifeguarding, swim instruction, oxygen administration, swim instructor First Aid and
  • CPR trainings
  •  Assists with Program Committee and Design Team meetings as necessary
Educational Background: 
College degree in relevant field preferred
Skills/Experience: 
  • Minimum age of 21
  • Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid
  • Current YMCA Lifeguarding or Red Cross Lifeguarding certifications (instructor level preferred)
  • 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
  • Ability to maintain all required certifications and the necessary level of physical and mental readiness
  • Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards
  • Supervisory experience required, 3 years preferred
  • Superior oral and written communication skills
  • Trainer level in ASHI, CPR, AED, O2 within 90 days
  • YSwim Lesson Instructor in 90 days, Trainer within 1 year
  • AFO in 6 months

Required Certifications

  • CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid
  • Current YMCA Lifeguarding or Red Cross Lifeguarding
  • Current YMCA Lifeguarding or Red Cross Lifeguarding certifications (instructor level preferred)
  • Current Swim Instructor Certification preferred or achieved within 60 days of hire
  • Trainer level in ASHI, CPR, AED, O2 within 90 days
  • YSwim Lesson Instructor in 90 days, Trainer within 1 year
  • AFO in 6 months

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

  • Communication & Influence
  • Developing Self & Others
  • Engaging Community

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.
  • Ability to pass lifeguard water test
  • Must be able to remain alert
  • Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods
  • Adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals
  • Ability to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision
  • Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue
  • Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations
  • Ability to work inside and outside (environments include humidity, heat, cold, and inclement weather conditions)
  • Must be able to lift and pull 75 pounds
Compensation/Benefits: 

The YMCA of South Hampton Roads is committed to the development of staff leadership. In addition to a robust benefits program, the YMCA of South Hampton Roads also provides training to secure a promising future for our employees and our association. Excellent benefits package includes competitive pay, generous time off, membership, health benefits and the industry-leading 12% retirement plan.

Salary: $35,357.00 - $43,000.00

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: 
Oct 5 2019
Active Until: 
Nov 5 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit