Aquatics Program Director - Banning Lewis

YMCA of The Pikes Peak Region • Colorado Springs, CO

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About The Position

This position supports the work of the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities. The Aquatics Program Director is responsible for the development, organization, implementation and evaluation of the department, while helping to ensure aquatic programming is consistent across the association and meets community needs. This position will be a dynamic, highly motivated individual tasked with the supervision and training of aquatic staff along with providing leadership support to the association. Through intentional interactions this position will model excellent leadership and have extensive knowledge in the aquatics industry contributing to the overall success of the department, branch and organization as a whole. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sufficient physical strength and agility to carry out essential duties, including emergency response. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device. The employee frequently is required to sit/stand and reach and must be able to move around the work environment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Ability to operate a vehicle with a clean driving record. Must be able to attend site visits/meetings at a variety of locations throughout the community. This is a seasonal position.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED, Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• Intermediate or advanced knowledge of technology
• Minimum of two years leadership experience in related field(s)
• Three to five years of customer service experience preferred.
• Required Certifications: Basic Life Support or Professional Rescuer CPR/AED, First Aid, Emergency Oxygen Administration, YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor and YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent.
• Completion of YMCA’s online training within seven (7) days of hire
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, afternoons, evening and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor Trainer and YMCA Lifeguard Instructor Trainer

Responsibilities

• Development, organization, implementation and evaluation of the department
• Helping to ensure aquatic programming is consistent across the association and meets community needs
• Supervision and training of aquatic staff
• Providing leadership support to the association
• Model excellent leadership
• Extensive knowledge in the aquatics industry contributing to the overall success of the department, branch and organization as a whole

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: High school or GED