Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Aquatics Director will assist with program quality and the planning and implementation of programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Responsible for recruiting, training, coaching and leading lifeguards and swim instructors
- Ensure staff maintain all required certifications
- Administrative duties include staff development (recruitment, selection, scheduling, training, supervision, etc.)
- Assist with Branch events and the Annual Giving Campaign.
- Build and maintain close and positive relationships with participants and parents.
- Follow all policies and procedures in the Y Aquatic's SOP Manual created and or approved by the Association.
- Maintain a safe environment at all times.
- Attend training and meetings
- Performs other duties as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Visual and auditory ability to observe and to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.
- Ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills.
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Ability to climb, push, and pull.
- Ability to lift and carry objects up to 20 pounds.
- May need to utilize remote working conditions/assignment, according to policy and approved agreement.
- May require cross training and cross functioning of current position.
- May need to utilize available resources to provide virtual experiences for members, participants, staff, and the community.
Requirements:QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Bachelor degree or 1 year of aquatic experience
- Enthusiastic, Fun, Great Personality
- Ability to effectively interact with participants, parents, and staff
- Available on weekend and evenings as needed.
- Possess the following certifications at the time of hire:
- CPR for the Professional Rescuer or accredited equivalent
- Emergency Oxygen Administration
- Standard First Aid
- Lifeguard certification
- YMCA Swim Instructor certification preferred
- Possess or obtain within 90 days of hire the following YMCA trainings:
- YMCA Lifeguard certification
- YMCA Swim Instructor certification
- YMCA Lifeguard Instructor
- YMCA Swim Lesson Trainer
SALARY RANGE: $77,500.00 - $82,000.00
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):
Change Leadership: Facilitates, co-creates, and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and/or community.
Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y's work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.
Philanthropy: Secures resources and support to advance the Y's work.
Volunteerism: Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization.
Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.
Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y's cause.
Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.
Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgement.
Fiscal Management: Manages the Y's resources responsibly and sustains the Y's nonprofit business model.
Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role.
Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y's work and impact in the community.
Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.
Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g.: staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.
Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.
Pay: $77,500.00 - $82,000.00 per year
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