3 Aquatic Director jobs

POSITION: Competitive Swimming Director DEPARTMENT: Aquatics and Swim Team NUMBER OF OPENINGS: 1 HIRING STATUS: Immediate APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 14th, 2018 or until a qualified candidate is identified POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Associate Executive Director, and in accordance with the policies of the Stevens Point Area YMCA, the Competitive Swimming Director will oversee all competitive swimming program operations, ensure the safety of program participants, and provide direct member service. This position works independently under general direction and is expected to determine how to accomplish tasks. PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS Skills: Requires a highly motivated person with enthusiastic leadership ability and strong background in competitive swimming. Extensive coaching knowledge and teaching experience preferred. Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage tasks with limited supervision; proficient in computer operations, including Outlook, Word and Excel. Education and Training: Degree in Recreation, Physical Education or a related field. Must be willing to acquire Lifeguard, CPR and First Aid certification, along with all USA Swimming or YMCA related certifications within 90 days. Physical Requirements: Must be able to easily move through all areas of our facility, and communicate effectively in verbal and written form. Must be able to routinely demonstrate proper competitive swimming techniques and perform functions to members and staff, including and not limited to squatting, bending, kneeling, and spotting program participants. Must be able to tolerate chlorine and temperatures up to 90 degrees with high humidity. Must be comfortable and able to work with children while swimming. Position responsibilities and qualifications are detailed in the Position Description, available on the YMCA website. SCHEDULE: Full-time, exempt position; 40+ hours per week; flexible schedule based on swim team practice and meet schedules. BENEFITS: Full benefit package, including life/medical/dental/disability insurance, retirement contribution, flexible benefit spending accounts, generous paid-time-off, YMCA family membership, and on-site, reduced-rate child care. At the Y, we work hard but have fun doing it. Words that our employees have used to describe the Y work environment: sense of belonging, camaraderie, family-friendly, supportive, welcoming, team atmosphere, fast-paced, meaningful, energetic. The Y is about youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, with emphasis on the core values of respect, responsibility, honesty and caring. The Y offers more than just a job-- it offers a cause to embrace. We are conveniently located in central Stevens Point within blocks of the University.  HOW TO APPLY: Fully completed Stevens Point Area YMCA Employment Application is required, along with a cover letter and resume. Application is available online at https://www.spymca.org/employment/ Inquiries: Contact Uyvonne Hicks, Employment Specialist, at uhicks@spymca.org or 715-342-2980 ext. 357

Located in sunny Florida, the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA offers an ideal location with beautiful weather affording a desirable setting for an active outdoor lifestyle year-round, is close to many beaches and theme parks, offers a low cost of living and Florida is one of very few states that has no state income tax. We are seeking a proven, self-motivated, cause-driven professional to join our team. Under the direction of the Association Aquatics Executive and responsible to the Family Center Executive Director, the Senior Director of Aquatics & Competitive Swimming is responsible for providing Cause-Driven leadership to the Aquatics department and Competitive Swimming program across multiple sites and serves on the center management team, playing an integral role in membership acquisition, engagement, and retention. The Senior Director will be responsible for creating and implementing an integrated program strategy to support membership while delivering services as outlined by the association to include organization-wide standards and consistencies throughout all aquatic and competitive swimming programs. The Senior Director will provide supervision to multiple aquatic department staff teams driving superior program quality, ensuring all programs support membership, increasing program enrollments, and enhancing the member/participant experience. This position ensures that their teams operate efficiently and employs a continuous improvement model to meet and/or exceed goals for member/participant satisfaction, financial management and overall growth. Critical areas of expertise include: leading others and working in teams, highly organized multi-program management, delivering and managing programs focusing on quality, proven results in growth in programs, successfully overseeing a Coordinator, part-time and entry-level teams and interviewing, hiring and onboarding associates. BENEFITS: The Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA provides a progressive work environment with great benefits and a competitive salary; 12% employer-funded, fully vested retirement plan after two years of services; 403(b) savings plan; excellent, yet affordable health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; complimentary YMCA family membership with program discounts; generous paid time off package with a minimum of 27 days; and the ability to work with innovative, talented and diverse individuals driven by a 'best in class' philosophy with ongoing professional development opportunities. Florida, also known as the Sunshine State, has no state income tax!  Education/ Experience Required: • BA/BS in Sports Management/Recreation/Health Sciences or related field preferred. • Minimum of 5 years of experience in aquatics and competitive swimming. Experience should include aquatic operations, swim lesson program oversight and competitive swimming program oversight and coaching. Supervisory and payroll management experience required.  • Experience serving on leadership team of a Y (or similar) membership organization serving over 2,500 membership households (preferred) • Proven results in increasing program quality and growth through exceptional planning and organizational skills. • Highly motivated with the consistent ability to meet or exceed goals, cultivate and retain program participants. • Ability to quickly build rapport and develop effective relationships with program prospects and others to achieve goals. • Consistently self-driven and goal-oriented with the ability to set effective team and individual goals and take ownership for results. • Demonstrated ability to multi-task and adapt to changing contexts and priorities. • Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to identify and leverage relevant data to use in planning and decision-making. • Ability to understand, adapt to and interact with diverse people, teams, perspectives and cultures. • Proficient in using email, Internet, and other PC-based applications with the ability to learn and adapt to new technology. Certifications/Trainings Required: • Must obtain within 30 days of employment and then maintain current certifications in CPR/AED Basic Life Support, First Aid and Oxygen Administration. YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor and YMCA Lifeguard certification and/or certification by a nationally recognized provider required. YMCA Trainer and/or Faculty certifications preferred. United States Swimming Coaching certification and American Swim Coaches Association (ASCA) Level 2 or higher required. Principles of YMCA Competitive Swimming preferred. Certified Pool Operator certification preferred. 

The YMCA of Greater Kansas City is seeking an Aquatics Director to work at our Paul Henson YMCA. This position will receive direction from the Executive Director. The Aquatics Director is responsible and accountable for all aspects of the aquatics department at the appointed location. The Aquatics Director is expected to emphasize a high level of risk management, member service, character development and the mission in retention and promotion of the Y. Responsibilities Develops the annual operating objectives and plans assigned program responsibilities. Monitors the achievement of these objectives and exercises appropriate action to assure achievement of the objectives. Prepares the annual income and expense budget for the Aquatic Department and assigned area responsibility administers the budget and exercises necessary controls to assure operations are carried out in a balanced fiscal position. Design and maintain a diverse schedule of revenue generating activities, classes and programs for all members and participants of all abilities and levels. Responsible for overseeing pool maintenance, operation: including chemical checks, cleaning, permits, etc. Monitor daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations. Able to perform duties of lifeguard, water fitness instructor, swim coach or swim lesson instructor as stated in corresponding job descriptions. Conduct lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid, CPR, and Administering Emergency Oxygen trainings based on current certifications. Be responsible for injury/accident reporting procedures. Serve as a Risk Management Specialist at your center, including the development and supervision of departmental Emergency Action Plan. Must notify appropriate staff of any unsafe conditions, needed repairs, complaints, accidents, or injuries immediately. Champion Aquatics program quality promises Responsible for entire human resource cycle of all aquatic staff (recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate), including current knowledge of all areas of training and certifications as well as YMCA of Greater Kansas City associate handbook. Attend community functions and events to promote the Y, its mission and programs. Must provide direction and lead all staff at your center including the coordination and facilitation of regular in-service staff meetings. Assist in YMCA fund raising activities and special events including the accomplishment of all departmental Annual Mission campaign goals. Attendance of Community Mission Board meetings as deemed necessary by supervisor. Develop and implement retention and sale initiatives for all aquatics programs and members. Insure all program operation is consistent with association procedures, including emergency, insurance, accident, purchasing, and personnel and accounting systems. Develop policies and procedures for specific program efforts as needed. Participates as a member of a total team in the responsibility for the administration, promotion and operation of the appropriate center activity participants accordingly in such projects as assigned, as well as staff training’s and meetings, core program teams and special events. Other duties as assigned by supervisor. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or the equivalent education experience in management. Minimum of three years experience in aquatics or a related field. Preferred three years experience in Aquatics management Preferred American Safety and Health Institute certifications:Current CPR, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen certification from National Organization First Aid CPRPro (includes AED) Emergency Oxygen Preferred YMCA Lifeguard 2011 (5th ed YLG) Current Lifeguard certification from a National Organization Preferred Lifeguard Instructor certification from National organization Certified Pool Operator (may not be required at all locations) Perform and pass rescue skills. Able to manage and monitor department budget. Able to relate and work with diverse groups of people in a friendly and consistent manner. Able to reflect a positive attitude. Must conduct themselves and duties as a respectable and responsible YMCA Program Director.