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Aquatics Director

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Wilmington, NC, USA
Full-time

If you love aquatics, you'll love the YMCA of SENC. Wilmington is located between the river and the sea. Make a splash with us!

Develops, organizes and implements high quality, member-focused YMCA aquatic programs. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Oversees and coordinates the recruitment, training, scheduling, certification, and performance of employees in department; supervises the day-to-day activities of staff.
  • Oversees and manages an Aquatics team that includes; Supervisor of our Swim Team, Assistant Aquatics Coordinator, Swim lesson coordinator, City Pool coordinator and other Aquatics Staff to run Aquatics operations.
  • Ensures that all appropriate water, environmental, health and safety standards are maintained; ensures pools are compliant with all local, state and national requirements and current on all necessary certifications required for operation.
  • Responsible for recruitment of new members and participants through innovative aquatic programming that reflects the mission of current and future programs
  • Participates in the development of annual operating budgets, prepares statistical reports, and is accountable for budget expectations and outcomes of aquatics department
  • Develops and maintains records of operational facility usage; maintain contracts and reports, monitors and maintains inventories of pool equipment and supplies.
  • Represents the organization at various community and/or business meetings, committees, and task forces; promotes existing and new programs and/or policies for the Y.
  • Has ability to use computers, programming software, and fluent at social media and website updates. Current Software - Center Point, Group X-pro, Daxko Operations and Accounting.
  • Promote, teach and implement Lifeguard and CPR/AED courses to Members, Staff and Community.
  • Director will assist in the marketing and distribution of program information.
  • Assist in YMCA fundraising activities and special events.
  • Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
  • Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
  • Assist with any YMCA sponsored events.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Minimum age of 21
  • Five year’s related experience preferred; for example, as an aquatics coordinator or supervisor.
  • Typical requirements within 30 days of hire include completion of Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff; Working with Program Volunteers; CPR; First aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens.
  • Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification.
  • Current YMCA Lifeguarding or Red Cross Lifeguarding Preferred.
  • Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.
  • Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
  • CPO Preferred(Required within 90 days of hire)
  • Lifeguard Instructor Preferred(Required within 90 days of hire)
  • Lifeguard Trainer Preferred(Required within one year of hire)
  • Preferred previous experience in coaching swim teams or swim lessons.
  • WSI/Y instruction certification- preferred
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $34,000.00 - $44,000.00

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: 
Aug 12 2019
Active Until: 
Sep 12 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit