What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Director of Aquatics - Desert Foothills FamilyYMCA position at VALLEY OF THE SUN YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION?
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Develops, organizes, and implements high-quality YMCA aquatics programming.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF A PROGRAM DIRECTOR OF AQUATICS:
- Supports aquatics staff and Program Directors.
- Ensures aquatics 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. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
- Recruits and hires diverse staff and volunteer teams across multiple dimensions of diversity. Onboards and develops them for success.
- Facilitates lifeguard, swim instructor and ASHI training as needed.
- 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 statistics to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in program; securing and scheduling the needed facilities; and creating and scheduling the classes, activities, or events.
- Complies with all Aquatics cabinet responsibilities, including attending regular meetings.
*This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.
REQUIREMENTS TO BE A PROGRAM DIRECTOR OF AQUATICS:
- Minimum age of 21.
- YMCA Team Leader certification preferred.
- Two or more years of supervisory experience preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
- At least four years as a lifeguard, swim instructor, water fitness instructor or swim coach.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- Ability to maintain certificate level of physical and mental readiness for applicable certifications.
- Ability to think in the abstract, solve problems, and make quick decisions under stress.
- Must be observant, safety conscious, and able to react calmly and quickly in an emergency.
- Knowledge and experience in the recruitment, training, and supervision of professional staff.
FULL-TIME BENEFITS:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free YMCA Family Membership
- Employee Program Rewards and Discounts
- Paid Vacation & Sick Leave (Once Accrued)
- 403b Retirement Savings Account Upon Hire
- Professional Development Opportunities & Trainings
- 12% Employer Funded Retirement Plan (Once Eligible)
- Health Benefits Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
OUR YMCA CULTURE:
At the Valley of the Sun YMCA, we are a Beacon in the Desert and serving as Centers for Community Well-Being, where children, families, staff, and communities can thrive. Guided by our mission and values, we create welcoming environments that promote health, belonging, and opportunity for all. Through our commitment to Be Well, Do Good, Lead Change, we prioritize safety, well-being, and excellence; strengthen communities through meaningful relationships and service; and embrace innovation, learning, and leadership to create lasting impact for future generations. We are welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined in our pursuit of stronger children, stronger families, and stronger communities.
Valley of the Sun YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this opening. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.
Our YMCA promotes a safe environment that is free from abuse. No form of abuse will be tolerated. All allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to in accordance with our Abuse Response Process.
This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.