Aquatics Program Director

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties•Gig Harbor, WA

1d•$24 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is hiring an Aquatics Program Director at our Tom Taylor Family YMCA location. As the Aquatics Program Director, you will be responsible for organizing, monitoring, supervising, and maintaining high quality member-focused aquatics programs. If hired, you will provide leadership, instruction and motivation for program participants through innovative program development, evaluations, and ongoing training of staff and volunteers. The Aquatics Program Director is also responsible for developing and supervising the Aquatics Department team with commitment to provide a quality experience to staff and members.

Requirements

Minimum of 18 years of age or older.
Must possess and maintain YMCA of the USA Lifeguard Supervisor certification.
Must possess and maintain YMCA Lifeguard Certification, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, First Aid and Oxygen Certifications.
Minimum of six months of aquatics experience including 100 hours of lifeguard service is required.
Positive attitude and previous experience with diverse populations.
The demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and possess excellent interpersonal skills.
Proven supervisory/management skills.
Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
Committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.
Knowledge and skills in program activities and related aquatics and office equipment, and the ability to instruct participants in techniques.
Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree and/or two years related knowledge and experience that include supervision, fiscal management, program development, staff, and volunteer development (preferred).
Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and evaluate programs, activities, and events.
Maintain consistency and safety measures performed by lifeguards, maintaining quality swim lessons, water fitness, swim team programs, and adaptive programs.
Establish new program activities and expand programs to meet the needs of the community in accordance with Association strategic and operating plans.
Monitor daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations.
Build quality relationships with members and provide leadership and hands-on instruction in groups and on a one-to-one basis.
Create and schedule lifeguards, swim classes, water fitness classes, and swim team practices and meets.
Recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule and direct staff and volunteers as needed.
Develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
Conduct lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid and CPR trainings.
Manage and implement the approved program budget.
Research and purchase new equipment.
Utilize purchase orders, check requests and expense reports per association policies.
Use a system to track and monitor ongoing expenses, purchase orders and inventory.
Meet performance measurement by telling the Y story and raising charitable dollars to fulfill our mission.
Assist staff leadership team in reaching campaign goals through recruiting campaigners, making personal asks and supporting branch events.
Develop relationships with internal/external members to secure and support branch financial development success.
Work in collaboration with senior management to review and evaluate staff performance.
Support development and implementation of program specific volunteer training program.
Assist staff in identifying productive and creative volunteer roles.
Review, approve, and submit staff time cards to payroll department per schedule.
Track volunteer hours and record appropriately.
Schedule shifts and process time off request forms for staff.
Coordinate and lead in-services and maintain records.
Provide all departmental staff with professional development.
Ensure that all mandatory training is scheduled and funded.
Ensure records of staff certifications are current and complete.
Provide training and equip staff with tools to better communicate our cause.
Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefit plan options
YMCA paid Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
Opportunity to participate in the YMCA 403(b) retirement saving plan. After 2 years of Full-Time employment, the YMCA will contribute 8% of your monthly earnings
Accrual of 15 days of paid vacation (vacation accruals increase with years of service)
8 paid Holidays/Floating Holidays per year
Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program and LifeMart employee discount center
Professional training, education and certification opportunities
20% discount on YMCA programs, Child Care services, and merchandise
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for Full-Time employees