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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. 

We're seeking a  Masters Swim Team Coach   to join our team. As our new Masters Swim Team Coach you will: Be approachable and visible to all club members and all swim team families Bring an enthusiastic and energetic approach to each and every practice Develop strong, lasting relationships with all swimmers on the team and the lap swimmers Provide specific and corrective feedback to each swimmer at every practice Write, attend and actively coach all workouts for your assigned group(s) Recruit new swimmers from outside the club to join our team Keep current with research in aquatics related areas Assist the lifeguards with the enforcement of pool rules and in helping lap swimmers find lanes available to them Assist with the development and marketing of all Aquatics programs Attend and assist running Aquatics special events and conducted at our facility as needed Assist with the promotion our swim team both within the club (flyers, bulletin boards, swim instructor bios, signage on deck during lessons, member newsletter) and outside the club (website content, posting flyers, Community Fairs) Other duties as assigned Qualifications Required Qualifications: Current Red Cross Lifeguard certification (AED, CPR, First Aid) or Coaches Water Safety and AED/CPR and First Aid Strong background in competitive swimming Preferred Qualifications:   Excellent verbal and communication skills Strong service orientation and attitude; the ability to provide members, guests and staff with exceptional service in a friendly and professional manner Superior communication skills Ability to relate to diverse populations Enthusiastic, responsible and team-oriented Physical Requirements: Exposure to variety of weather elements Requires long periods of standing Moderate use of computer terminal screen, right or left hand use, Typing Grasping and gripping movements Ability to lift 50 lbs. Some lifting may require additional assistance from another staff person Employee expected to use discretionary judgment and ask for assistance from another employee if an item is perceived to be too heavy to lift without assistance Use of personal safety equipment required Frequent use of pool and cleaning chemicals Continuous exposure to moderate to loud noise Occasional exposure to bodily fluids Occasional lifting, pulling, climbing, kneeling, and bending

We're seeking a  Lifeguard  to join our team. As our new Lifeguard you will: Maintain watch over the pool area ensuring a secure and safe environment Employ accident prevention by enforcing pool rules and regulations Respond to all injuries, incidents, and emergencies as directed by club policy Teach private & group swim lesson to kids and adults of all abilities Assist in the development, implementation and marketing of innovative swim programs Assist in the maintenance and cleanliness of the aquatics center Qualifications Required Qualifications:   Must be a minimum of 16 years of age Current accredited Lifeguarding Certification or the ability to obtain the certification at the time of hire   Preferred Qualifications .      Prior experience lifeguarding or teaching swim lessons      Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications or the ability to obtain the certification at the time of hire Physical Requirements: Candidates applying for this position should be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted repeatedly throughout the workday  Frequent walking and demonstrating and assisting with exercise movements; bending, stretching, lifting, pushing, pulling and squatting are movements performed daily Ability to be in water for long periods during the day

Assistance Age Group Coach, Pompano Beach Florida The Pompano Beach Piranhas is looking for Assistance Age Group Coach to lead the Piranhas USA Swim Team AG Blue group under the general supervision of the Head Swim Coach. The Assistant AG coach will work from Monday through Friday in the afternoon from 4:30 to 6:30 pm and the assigned swimming meet ones a month on the weekend. Job Description The Assistant AG coach will work directly with the Piranha’s 10 and Under AG Blue group, this group is a diverse group of competitive swimmers in developmental stage. The coaches first and most important mission is to fosters athletic advancement among participants in a healthy and proper manner. It’s second objective is to develop a contagious, enthusiastic attitude and motivate young swimmers to achieve their best while having fun. The candidate most plan, organize, conduct practice sessions both in the pool and dryland for his assigned group. Teach and direct training sessions by encouraging hard work and good technique while motivating swimmer’s competitiveness. Other duties and related work or required as directed will include: Assists in running the swim team and special events, assists in maintaining participant records, meet entries, and billing, through computer software. Assists with swim meet set-up, including handling equipment, coordinating information, computer entries, heat sheets, swim meet operations and results. Qualifications High School diploma required Minimum one-year coaching experience on USA Swimming affiliated team or equivalent ASCA Level 1 certified or above All certifications current and in good standing with USA Swimming Possess excellent knowledge of the technical and training aspects of competitive swimming Able to communicate well with parents and swimmers Ability to work independently and in a team environment Competitive Swimming experience would be a plus Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Please email Head Coach, Jesse Vassallo at JVasssallo@pompanopiranhas.com  for more information.

Loggerhead Aquatics – a Florida Swimming LSC/USA Swimming club team located in northern St Johns County (a southern suburb of Jacksonville, Florida) is looking for 2-3 part-time age group coaches (one position may be combined) with a passion for competitive swimming, and who are ready to learn and grow with our team. These positions will mostly work as a support coach (assisting a training group lead coach) for swimmers age 6-13 years old. The position(s) require candidates with excellent communication, teaching and people skills. Candidates must help promote our team culture with a positive attitude and passion for teaching stroke and racing techniques. Must be patient, and be a role model for swimmers of all ages.   Must be a USA Swimming Coach in good standing (or the ability to get credentials). Competitive swim coaching experience is preferred but not required. Competitive swimming background is highly desired. Ability to work late afternoons and evenings. Ability to work with novice through advanced age group swimmers.