Director of Competitive Swim

·         Directs and supervises all competitive swimming program activities to meet YMCA objectives. Organization, administration, program development, promotion, and daily operation of the swim team and other aquatic responsibilities as assigned.

·         Establishes new activities and expands current competitive programs within the community in accordance with YMCA standards.

·         Ensure that program operates within program guidelines as directed by state, local, and YMCA health and safety regulations. Maintain a clean, safe environment for swim team participants.

·         Actively market, develop and promote the swim team and other assigned programs.

·         Recruits, hires, trains, and directs part-time coaches and volunteers.  Reviews and evaluates staff performance on a yearly basis. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete.

·         Schedule and organize training to ensure all support staff are certified in required areas.

·         Ensures high-quality member-focused programs through innovative program development, evaluations, and ongoing training of staff.

·         Creates thorough, age-appropriate workouts that are connected to swimmer’s goals, as well as skill development on completive swimming.

·         Provides leadership and administrative oversight to all matters relating to the team, inclusive of swim practices, swim meets, team performance, and interaction with parents.

·         Coordinates and executes swim team competitions and meet registrations. 

·         Oversees information management regarding team activity inclusive of meet information and results, parent and swimmer communications, and other publicity needs.

·         Plans and oversees all aspects of the any fundraisers for teams, includes swim-a-thon and Venetian Festival.

·         Attends swim team events such as meets, meetings, social events, and a year-end banquet.

·         Actively engages parents and cultivates relationships to create a collaborative swim team environment.

·         Develops and controls department budgets related to the position.

·         Assist as needed with YMCA operations, building coverage, meetings, and special events.

·         Achieve retention goals, as well as growth goals, for department income and special events.

·         Provides leadership and support to the annual fundraising campaign and volunteer committees/boards as assigned.  Assist in YMCA special events when competition schedule allows.

·         Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations and other entities associated with the swim team

·         Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Respond to all member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.

·         Maintain Team Unify website (designate someone in case of emergency), Meet Manager and basic MS Office skills.

·         Manage/Maintain/Update team and swimmer records.

·         Performs other duties as assigned by the Associate Executive Director.