What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aquatics Program Coordinator position at YMCA of the USA?
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Job Description
This position is primarily tasked with assisting the Aquatics Program Director in leadership for the aquatics facility, lifeguards, and aquatics programs. This position is responsible for delivery of high quality aquatics programming, as well as managing to deliver safety, quality, and impact. This position supervises staff and volunteers, and may assist with managing community relationships.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Current Red Cross Lifeguard Certifications or equivalent - prior to starting if hired
Job Description
This position is primarily tasked with assisting the Aquatics Program Director in leadership for the aquatics facility, lifeguards, and aquatics programs. This position is responsible for delivery of high quality aquatics programming, as well as managing to deliver safety, quality, and impact. This position supervises staff and volunteers, and may assist with managing community relationships.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- A minimum of one year related program development and/or program management experience.
- Minimum of 6 months of leadership experience required; supervisory experience preferred.
- Demonstrated computer skills in Google Workspace or Microsoft Office environment
- Current Red Cross Lifeguard Certifications or equivalent - prior to starting if hired
- Additional training to be completed and maintained afterwards.
- Create, develop and implement new and existing programs.
- Manage assigned program areas and activities, ensuring programs comply with all applicable YMCA standards and methods of operation and continually strive to attain the highest possible level of quality.
- Expand participation in assigned programs.
- Evaluate and review assigned programs to ensure consistent quality and safety.
- Assist in pool testing and mechanical maintenance
- Assist in the development and distribution of materials to market and promote programs
- Assist with and ensure budget goals are achieved.
- Determine staffing needs and manage the recruiting and hiring of staff.
- Manage, supervise, and evaluate assigned staff to ensure satisfactory job performance.
- Manage and maintain staffing to cover all areas of assigned program(s).
- Effectively maintain collaborative relationships with members and community organizations.
- Support the objectives of the organization as embodied in the mission statement and values.
- Others duties as assigned
- Change Leadership
- Communication & Influence
- Critical Thinking & Decision Making
- Program / Project Management
- Developing Self & Others
Current Red Cross Lifeguard Certifications or equivalent - prior to starting if hired