Aquatic Director

Youngstown, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Aquatic Director

FLSA Status: Exempt
Status: Full Time
Reports to: Senior Aquatic Director/Executive Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development healthy living and social responsibility. Serves as a member Central YMCA Leadership Teams and in coordination with the Senior Aquatic Director directs and supervises staff program activities and facilities to meet the needs of YMCA members and the community and fulfill YMCA objectives. Develops organizes and implements high quality YMCA aquatic programs including swim lessons water fitness swim team rentals and special events as well as oversee all aquatic staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Serves on the Central YMCA Leadership Team and attends Team Leader in-services meetings and planning sessions. Participates in planning and delivery of Association and/or Branch special events acts as Director on Duty for building coverage on assigned nights and/or weekends.
PROGRAM MANAGEMENTDevelops implements and manages operating plans to promote program and/or membership growth for the YMCA. Measures
progress against strategic goals and ensures continuous improvement. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in programs. Compiles reports for funders/grants and YUSA.
TALENT MANAGEMENTRecruits hires on-boards trains develops schedules engages directs and recognizes staff and volunteers as needed. Ensures that staff maintain certifications; maintain certification in-service and training reports. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops methods to motivate staff. Leads and develops monthly and quarterly departmental in-services.
FACILITY MANAGEMENTCoordinates use of facilities for program activities; ensures a safe clean and productive environment. Creates a culture of cleanliness with department staff. Assures the cleanliness of the aquatic areas and maintenance of equipment. Records and reports all needed maintenance or repairs; repair as directed.
RISK MANAGEMENTOversees program operations to adhere to all state local and YMCA health and safety regulations and procedures including Child Abuse Prevention emergencies medical facility use aquatic safety and disciplinary situations; completes and follows up on Incident Reports.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENTPrepares and manages program budget to ensure revenue/expense and program services goals are Ys resources responsibly and sustains the Ys non-profit business model to ensure revenue/expense and program services goals are achieved. Completes variance reports.
COLLABORATIONCollaborates with Directors to increase participation and provide additional service to meet community needs. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations. Lead the Neptune Parent Committee.
MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT & RETENTIONAssists in recruiting and engaging new members. Builds relationships with and among members creates a supportive community environment and connects members to the YMCAs cause.Maintains retention through high quality staff programs & services and facility maintenance and cleanliness.
MEMBER SERVICE & ENGAGEMENTAct intentionally to connect people with the Y cause through our service and engagement principles; Welcome Connect Support Invite; leads staff to create a culture of service and engagement. Creates an atmosphere of friendship achievement and belonging in programs and department.
MISSION & CAUSE ADVANCEMENTLeads assigned responsibilities in YMCA fund raising activities and special events; recruits and engages volunteers; secures funding through grants and foundations.
MARKETING Works with Marketing Team in the marketing and distribution of YMCA branded program information and collateral. Follows all marketing procedures and policies.
RELATIONSHIP BUILDING Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Maintains regular clear and concise communication within area of responsibility. Responds to all inquiries emails messages and complaints in a timely manner.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):

Mission Advancement:Change Leadership: Facilitates co-creates and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and/or community. Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Ys work is community-focused and welcoming of all providing community benefit. Philanthropy: Secures resources and support to advance the Ys work. Volunteerism: Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization

Building Relationships:Collaboration:Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.Communication & Influence:Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages inspires and builds commitment to the Ys cause.Inclusion:Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity inclusion and global work as well as cultural competence

Leading Operations:Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic data and sound judgment. Fiscal Management: Manages the Ys resources responsibly and sustains the Ys nonprofit business model. Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role. Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Ys work and impact in the community.Program/Project Management:Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact.

Developing & Inspiring People:Developing Self & Others:Develops self and supports others (e.g. staff volunteers members program participants) both formally and informally to achieve their highest potential.Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree in related field
Two years related experience preferred.
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Listens and expresses effectively and in a way that engages inspires and builds commitment to the Ys cause.
Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills and ability to adapt to new software programs.
Typical requirements within 30 days of hire include completion of: New Staff Orientation Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff Bloodborne Pathogens Anti-Harassment for Supervisors CPR-Pro/BLS First Aid Oxygen Administration and YMCA Leader certification.
Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications and maintenance of outside certification(s) including Lifeguard Swim Instructor Water Fitness Instructor Lifeguard Instructor Swim Lesson Instructor Trainer at first available offering.
Completion of YMCA of Youngstown Leadership Development Program required within first year
Completion of YMCA Team Leader certification required within two years

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee needs sufficient strength agility and mobility to perform essential functionsmaintain required certifications and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and the ability to adjust.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Required Experience:

Director

Job Title: Aquatic Director FLSA Status: Exempt Status: Full Time Reports to: Senior Aquatic Director/Executive DirectorPOSITION SUMMARY:This position supports the work of the Y a leading nonprofit committed to s...