What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aquatics Program Director position at YMCA of the USA?
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Job Description
As an Aquatics Program Director, you will be responsible for coordinating and supervising the day-to-day operation of the aquatic programs which includes planning, promoting, creating, and coordinating programs. This also includes maintaining records, scheduling staff, and ensuring proper pool maintenance. The Aquatics Director also networks with a variety of public agencies and community organizations to promote and meet program needs. The Aquatics Director is a leader responsible for recruiting, training, and supervising YMCA team members, including team leads/coordinators, instructors, lifeguards, counselors, volunteers, and other team members as assigned.
Qualifications
Current, relevant Aquatics training and certifications (e.g., lifeguard, swim instructor, CPR for Professional Rescuer) or the ability to be certified within 30 days of hire. This includes ability to pass a water skills/swim test.
Job Description
As an Aquatics Program Director, you will be responsible for coordinating and supervising the day-to-day operation of the aquatic programs which includes planning, promoting, creating, and coordinating programs. This also includes maintaining records, scheduling staff, and ensuring proper pool maintenance. The Aquatics Director also networks with a variety of public agencies and community organizations to promote and meet program needs. The Aquatics Director is a leader responsible for recruiting, training, and supervising YMCA team members, including team leads/coordinators, instructors, lifeguards, counselors, volunteers, and other team members as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, Recreation, or related field and/or equivalent experience
- 2 years or more of recreation/aquatics-related experience. Prior team leadership/supervisory experience is essential with the ability to collaborate with others and attract, motivate, and effectively coach teams.
- Strong customer service orientation with the ability to relate well with a diverse set of youth, parents, and volunteers. Demonstrates safe and age-appropriate strategies in interactions with youth.
- Strong verbal, written and presentation skills with the ability to effectively lead in-services and trainings essential
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple, competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness. Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and constituents.
- Ability to meet physical requirements of job including the physical stamina, agility and sudden exertion required to safely lead sports and aquatics programs. The YMCA will make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.
Current, relevant Aquatics training and certifications (e.g., lifeguard, swim instructor, CPR for Professional Rescuer) or the ability to be certified within 30 days of hire. This includes ability to pass a water skills/swim test.