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:
- Supervision of all aspects of aquatics safety at the Princess Anne Family YMCA, Camp Grom and the Hilltop Family YMCA.
- Accountable for budget expectations and outcomes of aquatics department at the Princess Anne Family YMCA, Camp Grom and the Hilltop Family YMCA.
- 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 at the Princess Anne Family YMCA, Camp Grom and the Hilltop Family YMCA.
- 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.
- Conducts and ensures proper maintenance of outdoor pool, indoor pools (3), outdoor lazy river and Splash Park. Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance in adherence with state, local, and YMCA health and safety regulations.
- Completes new employee training as required, including Blood Bourne Pathogens and Child Abuse Prevention.
- Completes Blood borne pathogens course annually.
- Conducts lifeguarding, swim instruction, oxygen administration, swim instructor First Aid and CPR trainings.
- Creates and schedules swim classes, rentals, water exercise, 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 Design Team 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.
- Is able to perform all functions as those they supervise and meets qualifications and certifications of Lifeguard II and Swim Instructor.
- Assists in all areas as assigned.
Educational Background:
College degree in relevant field preferred.
Skills/Experience:
- Minimum age of 21.
- Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid 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.
- Will be required to have trainer certifications in CPR, AED, O2, 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.
- Supervisory experience required, 3 years preferred.
Compensation/Benefits:
The YMCA of South Hampton Roads is committed to the development of staff leadership. In addition to a robust benefit 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: $47,000.00 - $55,000.00
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Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Mar 8 2018
Active Until:
Apr 9 2018
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit