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Aquatics and Assistant Sports Director
Albany YMCA
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Albany YMCA
Aquatics Director
Kannapolis Branch YMCA
Under the direction of the Senior Director, Aquatics, this position will carry primary responsibility for leading the competitive aquatics department in achieving the highest standards of excellence in our Mariners swim team program. As a part of the Aquatics leadership team the Competitive Aquatics Director, Head Coach shares in the responsibility of operating our Aquatics Center in accordance with all applicable safety and coaching standards, and with YMCA program philosophy, values, and guidelines. The Head Coach holds the pivotal role of establishing a cohesive coaching team structure, prioritizing inclusion, and facilitating the technical development of swimmers across all skill levels. This individual stands as a cornerstone of leadership for the entire competitive program, exemplifying behaviors that inspire and motivate others to excel. As a member of the Y management team, the incumbent actively participates in a variety of cross-departmental projects and initiatives that advance the Y mission and strategic plan goals.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
STAFF SUPERVISION, LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
ORGANIZATION-WIDE SUPPORT/COLLABORATION
Philanthropy:
All YMCA staff are accountable for understanding the organization’s charitable status and mission to assure access for all through fundraising and philanthropy.
Responsible for identifying and recruiting volunteers for the annual campaign, building strategic relationships with members for year-round member cultivation to increase the number of member donors, and directly and personally participating in campaign efforts and ongoing fundraising.
Hold staff accountable for participating in the annual campaign and identify and recruit member volunteers.
YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES: TEAM LEADER
Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys 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 tailor’s 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.