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Fry Family YMCA is hiring a full-time Aquatics Program Manager who is experienced in creating high-quality, and safe programming.
Job Description
As an Aquatics Program Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating and supervising the day-to-day operation of the aquatic programs which includes planning, promoting, creating, and coordinating programs. This also includes maintaining records, scheduling staff, and ensuring proper pool maintenance. The Aquatics Manager also networks with a variety of public agencies and community organizations to promote and meet program needs. The Aquatics Manager is a leader responsible for recruiting, training, and supervising YMCA team members, including team leads/coordinators, instructors, lifeguards, counselors, volunteers, and other team members as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, Recreation, or related field and/or equivalent experience
- Two years or more of recreation/aquatics-related experience. Prior team leadership/supervisory experience is essential with the ability to collaborate with others and attract, motivate, and effectively coach teams.
- Strong customer service orientation with the ability to relate well with a diverse set of youth, parents, and volunteers. Demonstrates safe and age-appropriate strategies in interactions with youth.
- Strong verbal, written and presentation skills with the ability to effectively lead in-services and trainings essential
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple, competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and constituents.
- Current, relevant Aquatics training and certifications (e.g., lifeguard, swim instructor, CPR for Professional Rescuer) or the ability to be certified within 30 days of hire. This includes ability to pass a water skills/swim test.
- Ability to meet physical requirements of job including the physical stamina, agility and sudden exertion required to safely lead sports and aquatics programs. The YMCA will make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.
Essential Functions
- Provides day to day coordination of aquatic programs.
- Act as a liaison between Aquatic Director and Aquatic Staff Serve as a contact for all aquatic staff in the Aquatic Director’s absence.
- Assist in scheduling staff to ensure safety and quality program delivery.
- Assists in supervising aquatic staff as well as providing evaluation input.
- Teaches aquatic classes or lifeguards as necessary.
- Assists in developing program materials and distributing program information.
- Assists in training new staff as well as providing ongoing trainings in accordance with training designs.
- Act as a primary responder in case of injury, accident, or illness and be knowledgeable of emergency procedures.
- Provide backup to lifeguards as needed in emergencies.
- Report injuries and complete required forms.
- Immediately notify a supervisor of any broken equipment or unsafe aspects of the pool.
- Assists in conducting all staff meetings and in-services as scheduled.
- Provide communication and training for membership staff regarding class registrations and programs.
- Ensure state and county standards are being adhered to.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Aquatics Director