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Senior Aquatic Director

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Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA
Full-time

The Senior Aquatic Director at The Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA will give leadership to the Aquatic Operations that include both year-round and seasonal aquatic areas. This position may include but is not limited to hands-on leadership, budgeting, leadership and development of staff, programming, developing programming, risk management of aquatic environment and maintaining all state and local regulations, maintain safety standards and foster a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined while also managing high-quality, member-focused aquatics programs.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Ensures programs and services meet community needs to include supervising existing program activities, establishing new program activities, and expanding the program within the community as needed.
  • Monitors daily pool operations of 2 indoor pools and seasonal aquatic areas making sure to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations, including certifications.
  • Conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pools. Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance.
  • Recruits and hires staff and volunteers. Onboards and develops them for success.
  • Conducts lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid and CPR trainings. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete.
  • Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.
  • Manages the program, including developing and monitoring the program budget to meet fiscal objectives; compiling program statistic to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in program; scheduling the pool facilities; and creating and scheduling the classes, practices and meets all while maximizing pool and staff time.
  • Ensure the safety of all staff, members and guests in the aquatic areas.
  • Certify Aquatic Staff are adequately trained in all safety and emergency procedures and that certifications are current and valid.
  • Prepare and maintain budget.
  • Monitor purchasing of supplies.
  • Oversee Children’s Birthday parties
  • Ensure all aquatic processes and practices are aligned with YMCA best practices.
  • All other duties as assigned.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Skills/Experience: 
  • Current lifeguard, CPR, AED, O2 and First Aid required.
  • YMCA Team Leader certification preferred.
  • CPO or YMCA POOL certification preferred, must complete within 6 months.
  • Minimum age of 21.
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
  • Program and Budget development experience.
  • Certified Pesticide Operator must be obtained within 3 months or hire.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00

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: 
Jun 16 2019
Active Until: 
Jul 16 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit