NIR AQUATICS ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina•Wilmington, NC

6d•$16 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Associate Aquatics Director at the Nir Family YMCA intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined while also managing high-quality, member-focused aquatics programs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Ensures programs and services meet community needs to include supervising existing program activities, establishing new program activities, and expanding the program within the community as needed. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information. 2. Recruits, hires, trains, develops, and manages diverse staff and volunteer teams across multiple dimensions of diversity. Onboards and develops them for success, and motivates them to achieve goals. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. 3. Conducts lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid and CPR trainings. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete. 4. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility. 5. Manages the program, including developing and monitoring the program budget to meet fiscal objectives; compiling program statistic to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in program; securing and scheduling the pool facilities; and creating and scheduling the classes, practices and meets. 6. Responds to all member, staff, and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. At the Y, we strive to live our purpose of strengthening communities with intention and purpose every day. We welcome all: we are open to everyone. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We nurture: we support you on your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience
YMCA Team Leader certification preferred
One or two years related experience preferred (ex. As an Aquatics Coordinator or Supervisor)
Within 30 days of hire, completion of Child Abuse Prevention, CPR, First Aid, and Deep-Water Lifeguarding
Preferred certifications in Lifeguard Instructing (LGI), and Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.
Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility.
Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.
CPR & First Aid – Must be able to complete and maintain certification in CPR and First Aid; able to assist individuals in need until professional help arrives.
Emergency Response – Ability to quickly identify emergency situations (medical, fire, environmental, etc.) and respond appropriately following established procedures.
Incident Management – Required to report all safety incidents and hazards immediately and accurately to supervisors.
Safe Environment – Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and hazard-free environment for all staff, members, and participants.
Physical Readiness – Must be able to perform physical tasks related to safety, including assisting individuals of various ages and physical abilities.
Compliance – Follow all YMCA safety protocols, OSHA standards, and state/local regulations as applicable.

Nice To Haves

YMCA Team Leader certification preferred
One or two years related experience preferred (ex. As an Aquatics Coordinator or Supervisor)
Preferred certifications in Lifeguard Instructing (LGI), and Certified Pool Operator (CPO)

Responsibilities

Ensures programs and services meet community needs to include supervising existing program activities, establishing new program activities, and expanding the program within the community as needed. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
Recruits, hires, trains, develops, and manages diverse staff and volunteer teams across multiple dimensions of diversity. Onboards and develops them for success, and motivates them to achieve goals. Reviews and evaluates staff performance.
Conducts lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid and CPR trainings. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete.
Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.
Manages the program, including developing and monitoring the program budget to meet fiscal objectives; compiling program statistic to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in program; securing and scheduling the pool facilities; and creating and scheduling the classes, practices and meets.
Responds to all member, staff, and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner