Aquatics Director

Company: YMCA of the USA
Location: Columbus
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

Does chlorine flow through your veins? We need to find the next all-star Aquatics Director. That could be you! YMCA Columbus Family YMCA Inc. Location Columbus, NE 68601-3261 Job Description Aquatics Director Columbus Family YMCA Come get your feet wet with this extremely important full-time position. The Columbus Family YMCA Aquatics Director is an essential leadership position at our YMCA. This position helps to save hundreds of lives! It requires dedication to creating experiences that are seamless, well organized and filled with meaningful programs and the personal touch. It takes going the extra mile to ensure that the big and little details are well cared for and delivered with zest and precision. Key deliverables for this position include:

• Hands on (swimsuit on) program leadership and work
• Growing involvement - both numbers and revenue of programs
• Strong voice in the community regarding aquatics and water safety
• Relationship building across the community Program responsibilities:
  • Swim team - program leadership - not the head coach
  • Recreational/community swims
  • Pool maintenance and chemicals
  • Health and safety issues/record keeping
  • Marketing and promotion of aquatics and YMCA
  • Aquatic trainings - teaching/leading What you will find when you work with us:
    • A work environment with a team that cares and shares
    • The opportunity to make a difference; teaching life-saving water safety and building relationships with people of all ages and all walks of life.
    • A role that is filled with responsibility, challenge and opportunity to "own" your programs and build lasting success.
    • A rewarding job teaching skills, modeling leadership, making friends, providing the safe place for anyone and everyone at the YMCA. What we require and expect:
      • Dedication to the scope of the role and willing to put in hours as needed to ensure excellence in the programs. Non-typical work schedule with nights and weekend hours. Typical workweek is 40-50 hours; some weeks requiring extra time due to program needs.
      • One or two years related experience preferred - for example as a coordinator or swimming lesson instructor or director at another pool or YMCA.
      • Valid pool operator's license preferred - will be required as a condition of employment.
      • Current YMCA or other lifeguard certification, training instructor preferred.
      • A passion for our mission and for people and community we serve
      • Willingness to roll up your sleeves and get to work - this is a HANDS ON POSITION!
      • High integrity coupled with a solid work history is essential
      • An interactive style that allows you to relate and adapt easily
      • Confidence and comfort to initiate and sustain solid professional relationships
      • Organization and communication skills to be able to manage, balance and plan
      • First aid and CPR certification within 30 days of hire Pay and benefits of the position: -- Pay range - $35,000-$40,000 annual salary -- Health insurance - employee only - 75% Y pay, 25% employee pay -- PTO time - (Paid Time Off) depending upon years of experience -- Free YMCA program fees - depending upon family/life situation -- 1 paid conference annually (registration fees, travel, food, lodging) TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION: Send cover letter, resume and 4-6 professional references with contact information to: cbriggscfy@gmail.com APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, March 1, 2021 Anticipated start date: Monday, April 5, 2021 Qualifications College graduate preferred. One to two years related experience - as an aquatics coordinator or supervisor. Lifeguard certified: Red Cross or YMCA. CPR/First Aid certified. Ability to effectively relate to diverse groups of people from all socioeconomic backgrounds. Essential Functions Total operation of YMCA aquatics department: Pool operation: chemicals, basic mechanical, cleaning. Member interaction: getting to know and building relationships with members of all ages, cultures and backgrounds. Key staff position on YMCA staff team. Cause-Driven Leadership-- Competencies Communication and influence. Developing self and others. Engaging community. Required Certifications State of Nebraska pool operators license. Red Cross or YMCA lifeguarding certificate. Corey Briggs
        3912 38th St.
        Columbus 68601-3261

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