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Aquatics/youth Director

YMCA, Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States, 58203


Under the direction of the CEO the Aquatic Director supervises and leads the aquatics/youth department and administers aquatics programs.

Job Description

We are seeking an energetic, self-motivated, creative, mission driven individual to develop, organize and implement high-quality Aquatic and Youth Development programs. The Youth Development Director would ensure that their programs meet YMCA best practices for all aquatic programs, such as swimming lessons and water fitness classes, as well as, summer day camp and youth special events.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree or experience in related field.

2. One to two years related experience preferred in coordination or supervision of youth development programs.

3. Minimum age requirement of 21.

4. Current Certified Pool Operator certification, experience in the management operation and maintenance of an aquatic facility, or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

5. Current Certifications in: Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff; CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens, Water Safety Instructor and Lifeguard Training, or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

6. Experience in swimming lesson organization and registration.

7. The ability to attract, retain, lead & motivate quality staff and volunteers from diverse backgrounds.

8. Excellent communication skills - verbal and written.

9. Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects at one time.

10. Proficient use of computers with working knowledge of Excel, Word and E-mail.

11. Must be able to speak, hear and understand the English language.

12. Completion of YMCA Team Leader Certification and program-specific and trainer certifications.

13. Any other assigned duties by the immediate supervisor.

Essential Functions

Program Specific Assignments:

Swimming Lessons - adult & youth, group & private

Water Safety Week

Special Events - i.e. Healthy Kids Day, Kids Show, Halloween Party, Winter Camp

Safety Certification - CPR, First Aid, Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard Training

Day Camp

Water Exercise & Outlanders

Youth aquatic & recreational programs

Home School PE

Birthday Parties

Youth Service Learning - junior counselors

Gym & Swim Rentals

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

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.

Required Certifications

Lifeguard Certified

Waster Safety Instructor

CPR/First Aid

*All certifications can be attained at the YMCA

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