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YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas

Rotating Aquatics Director

YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215


The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas, established in 1885, consists of 16 branches and 2 destination camps - all dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected, and secure children, adults, families, and communities. We are currently seeking a Rotating Aquatics Director who will be responsible for learning how to implement and deliver YMCA Aquatics at small branches and large branches. This role will be responsible for learning how all staff and volunteers are trained and supervised. The Rotating Aquatics Director will be onboarded with the same protocol as branch Aquatic Directors. This role will be required to learn all Association policies and procedures and will be expected to fill in as needed as a branch Aquatics Director when a vacancy opens, remaining in that position until it is filled or permanently placed at the branch. This position will include the following: Train and shadow with a large branch to learn aquatics operations. Train and shadow with a small branch to learn aquatics operations. Support branches with events and training. Fill in as acting Aquatics Director when a position becomes vacant, and may be placed permanently in that position. Support branches when they are short Aquatics Coordinators under the direction of the branch Aquatics Director. Assist with Association events such as Swimposiums, swim meets, Lonestar, and other Association aquatic functions. Broad knowledge of swim lesson program development, management, and water safety education delivery. Seek out and participate in networking opportunities to increase program visibility and community awareness. Exemplary customer service skills to communicate with all community participants and partners. Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to work collaboratively with other individuals and agencies. Ability and desire to work in an outdoor environment which may include inclement weather. A passion for service, quality, and the pursuit of excellence are a must. Current lifeguard and swim lesson certifications from a nationally recognized organization (will be required to obtain within 60 days). Perform needs assessments and identify relevant drivers of branch program performance while at assigned branches. In collaboration with branch leadership, quickly identify, validate, and communicate plans for transitional support and continuous improvement to facilitate program effectiveness and change management. Applicants should have a cooperative spirit, be committed to character development with staff, and demonstrate the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in dealing with staff, lay leaders, YMCA members, program participants, and the general public. This candidate should have strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and be able to communicate effectively with staff, volunteers, members, and program participants. The Rotating Aquatics Director should have a strong working knowledge of the rules and fundamentals for assuring a safe aquatics environment and delivering impactful, high-quality aquatics programming. The Rotating Aquatics Director must possess a current driver's license with an acceptable record and vehicle liability insurance. Must complete a YMCA lifeguard competency swim or hold a current lifeguard certification. The Rotating Aquatics Director must have attained a Bachelor's Degree or have a minimum of 5 years of aquatics leadership experience. Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Long & Short-Term Disability, Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan, Supplementary Insurance (Cancer/Accident/Critical Illness), Employee Assistance Plan, Free family membership, Discounts on Y programs including summer camps, enrichment classes, youth sports, childcare, and more! Flexibility in work schedule during the week with approval of supervisor to allow for work/life balance. Eligible to enroll in a 403(b) tax deferred account at the beginning of employment, with 12% paid by the YMCA upon meeting eligibility requirements. Paid time off (PTO) based on hours worked and years of service, training and leadership development opportunities, and employee referral awards of $100 and up.

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