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Aquatics Program Director

Aquatics Program Director

YMCA of the USATacoma, WA
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Job Description

As the Aquatics Program Director, you will be responsible for organizing, monitoring, supervising, and maintaining high-quality member-focused aquatics programs. Individuals in this role provide leadership, instruction, and motivation for program participants through innovative program development, evaluations, and ongoing training of staff and volunteers.

Qualifications

  • 18 years of age or older.
  • A minimum of six months of aquatics experience, including 100 hours of lifeguard service, is required.
  • Must possess and maintain YMCA of the USA Lifeguard Supervisor certification or be able to obtain within 30 days from hire.
  • Must possess and maintain YMCA Lifeguard Certification, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, First Aid, and Oxygen Certifications or obtain within 30 days of hire.
  • Bachelor’s degree and / or two years related knowledge and experience that includes supervision, fiscal management, program development, staff, and volunteer development.
  • Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
  • Positive attitude and previous experience with diverse populations.
  • The demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and possess excellent interpersonal skills. Proven supervisory / management skills.
  • Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.
  • You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Essential Functions

  • Design, implement, and evaluate programs, activities, and events.
  • Commitment to maintaining consistency and safety measures performed by lifeguards, maintaining quality swim lessons, water fitness, swim team programs, and adaptive programs.
  • Establish new program activities and expand programs to meet the needs of the community in accordance with YMCA PKC Association's strategic and operating plans.
  • Monitor daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local, and YMCA health and safety regulations.
  • Build quality relationships with members and provide leadership and hands-on instruction in groups and on a one-to-one basis.
  • Create and schedule lifeguards, swim classes, water fitness classes, and swim team practices and meets.
  • In partnership with the Senior Aquatics Director, recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule, and direct staff and volunteers as needed.
  • Develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
  • Conduct lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid, and CPR trainings.
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