Aquatics Coordinator -Delaware YMCA

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following, other duties may be assigned:

• Thinks, communicates and behaves as a cause-driven leader and role model for other staff and members when it comes to desired staff behaviors; promotes youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in all job-related functions.
• Organizes, promotes and leads assigned programs and/or initiatives within their location and possibly in other areas of the community.
• Works closely with leadership to ensure that assigned programs are developed and delivered to meet the goals of the program.
• Assists with continuous improvement efforts focused upon established key Association benchmarks and budget.
• Works closely with their supervisor to ensure that assigned programs have access to the necessary space and/or resources to meet the needs and goals of YMCA programs.
• Actively participate in staff meetings, development opportunities, community activities, and organizational events.
• Assists in the recruitment, hiring, training of leaders; develops, schedules and directs personnel, as needed. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
• Assists in maintaining and evaluating budget through purchasing of equipment and supplies.
• Collaborates with leadership and management teams to ensure the safe and responsible operation of programs and their overall facility.
• Assists with philanthropic endeavors of their program/location, as necessary and led by their Executive or Program Director.
• Adheres to policies related to boundaries with youth. Participates in required abuse risk management training. Reports suspicious and inappropriate behaviors. Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.Adheres to job-specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and viewpoints from all social and economic segments of the organization and community. A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism is expected from our staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age of 21 years old.
• High school diploma and/or at least 2 years of related experience and/or training. Bachelors degree preferred.
• Passionate belief in the Y’s cause of nurturing the potential of all youth, supporting healthy living for all people and finding ways to help and support our neighbors.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification must be obtained within the first 60 days
• Proven track record of developing authentic relationships with others.
• Ability to foster a collaborative team approach to solving challenging situations.
• Highly self-motivated with demonstrated success in program development, project management, and coordinating volunteers.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) competencies needed, including the ability to speak in public, interact with and motivate volunteers, community leaders and staff, and write content for program materials.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain detailed, accurate records.
• An ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment and engage equally in administrative and outreach duties.

With the supervision of the Aquatics leadership to ensure a safe and positive environment for all YMCA members and guests. This position ensures that staff are able to work in a well-organized and productive environment, programs are running efficiently, and that our Aquatics departments continue to meet the needs of the community.