YMCA of West Bend
Aquatics and Recreation Director
YMCA of West Bend, Port Washington, Wisconsin, United States, 53074
Ready to lead and inspire? We're seeking an Aquatics and Recreation Director to oversee and grow our aquatics, youth enrichment, and youth sports programs.
This role offers the opportunity to shape vibrant community programs, manage a dedicated team, and ensure top-notch safety and service across all activities.
If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for fostering strong community connections and delivering exceptional recreation experiences, apply today to make a splash in this impactful leadership role!
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Branch Director the Aquatics and Recreation Director supervises and leads the aquatics, youth enrichment and Youth Sports departments.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Ensures programs and services meet community needs include supervising existing program activities, establishing new program activities, and expanding the program within the community as needed. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information. Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations and conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pools. Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance. Recruits and hires diverse staff and onboards and develops them for success; reviews and evaluates performance; conducts lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid and CPR trainings; ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete. Models' relationship-building skills in all interactions. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility. Manages the program, including developing and monitoring the program budget to meet fiscal objectives; compiling program statistics to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in programs; securing and scheduling the pool and gym facilities; and creating and scheduling aquatic and safety related classes. Assists with program operations and logistics such as software registration issues, transferring of classes and program guide meetings. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations. Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events. Ensures quality and safety within all programs. Builds and maintains effective, positive relationships with members, participants, volunteers, staff, and communities we serve. Provides 20 hours of direct service per week; conducts aquatic staff in-services for Lifeguards and Swim Instructors. Performs other duties as assigned. YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):
Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Y's values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.
Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.
Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.
Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in related field and 2+ years supervisory experience OR minimum of 3 years of progressive experience required. Current Lifeguard Certification and current YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor Certification, (YSL) or American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor, (WSI) preferred; certifications required within 60 days of hire. Strong communication and leadership skills. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. Valid Driver's License. CERTIFICATIONS:
1. Bloodborne Pathogens/Child Abuse Prevention every year
2. American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification every two years
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability move quickly in emergency situations, strenuous activity at times and on occasion assist or lift persons in distress of varying weights. Required to remain alert and vigilant while sitting, standing, or walking for various lengths of time. Regularly lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing up to 25 lbs. Ability to tolerate a fast paced, loud, and humid environment.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: THE YMCA WELCOMES A DIVERSE WORKFORCE
The Y: We're for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility
This role offers the opportunity to shape vibrant community programs, manage a dedicated team, and ensure top-notch safety and service across all activities.
If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for fostering strong community connections and delivering exceptional recreation experiences, apply today to make a splash in this impactful leadership role!
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Branch Director the Aquatics and Recreation Director supervises and leads the aquatics, youth enrichment and Youth Sports departments.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Ensures programs and services meet community needs include supervising existing program activities, establishing new program activities, and expanding the program within the community as needed. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information. Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations and conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pools. Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance. Recruits and hires diverse staff and onboards and develops them for success; reviews and evaluates performance; conducts lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid and CPR trainings; ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete. Models' relationship-building skills in all interactions. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility. Manages the program, including developing and monitoring the program budget to meet fiscal objectives; compiling program statistics to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in programs; securing and scheduling the pool and gym facilities; and creating and scheduling aquatic and safety related classes. Assists with program operations and logistics such as software registration issues, transferring of classes and program guide meetings. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations. Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events. Ensures quality and safety within all programs. Builds and maintains effective, positive relationships with members, participants, volunteers, staff, and communities we serve. Provides 20 hours of direct service per week; conducts aquatic staff in-services for Lifeguards and Swim Instructors. Performs other duties as assigned. YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):
Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Y's values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.
Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.
Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.
Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in related field and 2+ years supervisory experience OR minimum of 3 years of progressive experience required. Current Lifeguard Certification and current YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor Certification, (YSL) or American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor, (WSI) preferred; certifications required within 60 days of hire. Strong communication and leadership skills. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. Valid Driver's License. CERTIFICATIONS:
1. Bloodborne Pathogens/Child Abuse Prevention every year
2. American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification every two years
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability move quickly in emergency situations, strenuous activity at times and on occasion assist or lift persons in distress of varying weights. Required to remain alert and vigilant while sitting, standing, or walking for various lengths of time. Regularly lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing up to 25 lbs. Ability to tolerate a fast paced, loud, and humid environment.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: THE YMCA WELCOMES A DIVERSE WORKFORCE
The Y: We're for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility