YD Miami -Aquatics Director - Summer Camp
YMCA of South Florida, Miami, Florida, United States, 33172
YD Miami - Aquatics Director - Summer Camp
The Aquatics Director is responsible for preparing and administering the Aquatics Operations, coordinating swim lessons, and ensuring compliance to the grant-funded water-related components. In addition, the Aquatics Director will manage the Aquatics staff to include training staff and ensure that all safety and risk management procedures are followed. Essential Functions/Job Duties: Oversee the following programs to ensure successful implementation of core components when applicable: Fishing, Canoeing Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, Swimming Skills/Lessons, Open Swim Snorkeling Coordinate all swim skills testing for all youth enrolled in the program. Provide Camp Director a list of campers who have passed the swim skills and would be able to participate in other aquatic components Identify campers who need additional swimming instruction and work with the Camp Director and WSI staff to implement lessons. Assist Camp Director with scheduling program activities, rainout rescheduling, transition plans, and participating in field trips. Maintain cleanliness of site areas such as pool, locker rooms, lagoon, beachfront, storage areas, and dock. Maintain equipment, materials, and supplies needed for program use, such as kayaks, safety equipment, chase boats, PFDs, paddles, etc. Ensures that the Aquatics Program follows the program standards, policies, protocol, and guidelines of the YMCA of the USA, Y South Florida, and state and local codes. Keeps abreast of safety and Risk Management and emergency procedures. Maintains accident reports, equipment and safety inspection records, and health code records. Trains and manages staff. Audit lifeguard skills, certifications, and service documentation to ensure all staff are within association policy and standards. Maintains program areas at the YMCA and off-site locations clean, orderly, and safe. Perform other duties as assigned. YMCA COMPETENCIES (i.e. Leader, Team Leader, Multi-Team / Branch Leader): Mission Advancement: Reinforces the Y's values within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the YMCA's efforts for all stakeholders. Implements effective systems to develop volunteers at program and fundraising leadership levels. Collaboration: Develops strategies to ensure staff and volunteers reflect the community. Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the YMCA, communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals. Provides tools and resources for the development of others. Operational Effectiveness: Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves members and the community in the development of programs and activities. Ensures execution of plans. Institutes sound accounting procedures and financial controls. Assigns clear accountability and provides continuous improvement. Personal Growth: Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches. Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change. Anticipates challenges that can sidetrack or derail growth and personal learning. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology. Qualifications, Skills and Abilities/Position Requirements: Education and Experience: High School diploma or GED equivalent. Bachelor's degree in health, Physical Education, or related field, preferred. Minimum of 2-4 years of Aquatics program experience or equivalent supervisory experience. Bilingual, English and Spanish, a plus Certificates and Licenses: YMCA Lifeguard Certified or Red Cross Lifeguard Certified, Certified Pool Operator (CPO or AFO), and Swim Instructor Certified, preferred. First Aid/CPR/AED, CPRO, and oxygen administration certified. YMCA Team Leader certification preferred but not required. Other skills and abilities: Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to interact with individuals at all levels. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Must be organized and detail-oriented Ideal Candidate Profile: Natural leader with a competitive drive, emotionally mature, able to initiate and conduct difficult conversations with individuals at all levels. Avid swimmer, passionate about the sport of swimming, dedicated to the cause of water safety and drowning prevention. Innate desire to provide excellent customer service to participants, which will result in an exceptional aquatic experience. High-energy personality, outgoing, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. Comfortable with public speaking Work Environment: Primary works on pool deck or around pool arena, however, occasionally sits inside. Must be able to swim 500 yards/meters non-stop and tread water for two minutes without using hands. Must be able to hear without aid and see victims. Physical Demands: Being in good physical health with a full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Occasionally requires working under stressful conditions. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of person so classified. Employment at the YMCA is at-will. It is purely voluntary, based upon the consent of the Association and the staff member. No expressed or implied contractual rights should be inferred from this job description. As a condition of employment, you will be required to submit to and satisfactorily clear a thorough Level II fingerprinting background screening. As a Drug-Free Workplace, all new hires must successfully complete a drug test. Please note Medical Marijuana cards do not exempt you from successfully passing your drug test. The YMCA of South Florida is committed to the policy of Equal Opportunity prohibiting discrimination in the workplace because of race, color, religion, national origin, sexual
The Aquatics Director is responsible for preparing and administering the Aquatics Operations, coordinating swim lessons, and ensuring compliance to the grant-funded water-related components. In addition, the Aquatics Director will manage the Aquatics staff to include training staff and ensure that all safety and risk management procedures are followed. Essential Functions/Job Duties: Oversee the following programs to ensure successful implementation of core components when applicable: Fishing, Canoeing Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, Swimming Skills/Lessons, Open Swim Snorkeling Coordinate all swim skills testing for all youth enrolled in the program. Provide Camp Director a list of campers who have passed the swim skills and would be able to participate in other aquatic components Identify campers who need additional swimming instruction and work with the Camp Director and WSI staff to implement lessons. Assist Camp Director with scheduling program activities, rainout rescheduling, transition plans, and participating in field trips. Maintain cleanliness of site areas such as pool, locker rooms, lagoon, beachfront, storage areas, and dock. Maintain equipment, materials, and supplies needed for program use, such as kayaks, safety equipment, chase boats, PFDs, paddles, etc. Ensures that the Aquatics Program follows the program standards, policies, protocol, and guidelines of the YMCA of the USA, Y South Florida, and state and local codes. Keeps abreast of safety and Risk Management and emergency procedures. Maintains accident reports, equipment and safety inspection records, and health code records. Trains and manages staff. Audit lifeguard skills, certifications, and service documentation to ensure all staff are within association policy and standards. Maintains program areas at the YMCA and off-site locations clean, orderly, and safe. Perform other duties as assigned. YMCA COMPETENCIES (i.e. Leader, Team Leader, Multi-Team / Branch Leader): Mission Advancement: Reinforces the Y's values within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the YMCA's efforts for all stakeholders. Implements effective systems to develop volunteers at program and fundraising leadership levels. Collaboration: Develops strategies to ensure staff and volunteers reflect the community. Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the YMCA, communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals. Provides tools and resources for the development of others. Operational Effectiveness: Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves members and the community in the development of programs and activities. Ensures execution of plans. Institutes sound accounting procedures and financial controls. Assigns clear accountability and provides continuous improvement. Personal Growth: Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches. Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change. Anticipates challenges that can sidetrack or derail growth and personal learning. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology. Qualifications, Skills and Abilities/Position Requirements: Education and Experience: High School diploma or GED equivalent. Bachelor's degree in health, Physical Education, or related field, preferred. Minimum of 2-4 years of Aquatics program experience or equivalent supervisory experience. Bilingual, English and Spanish, a plus Certificates and Licenses: YMCA Lifeguard Certified or Red Cross Lifeguard Certified, Certified Pool Operator (CPO or AFO), and Swim Instructor Certified, preferred. First Aid/CPR/AED, CPRO, and oxygen administration certified. YMCA Team Leader certification preferred but not required. Other skills and abilities: Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to interact with individuals at all levels. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Must be organized and detail-oriented Ideal Candidate Profile: Natural leader with a competitive drive, emotionally mature, able to initiate and conduct difficult conversations with individuals at all levels. Avid swimmer, passionate about the sport of swimming, dedicated to the cause of water safety and drowning prevention. Innate desire to provide excellent customer service to participants, which will result in an exceptional aquatic experience. High-energy personality, outgoing, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. Comfortable with public speaking Work Environment: Primary works on pool deck or around pool arena, however, occasionally sits inside. Must be able to swim 500 yards/meters non-stop and tread water for two minutes without using hands. Must be able to hear without aid and see victims. Physical Demands: Being in good physical health with a full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Occasionally requires working under stressful conditions. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of person so classified. Employment at the YMCA is at-will. It is purely voluntary, based upon the consent of the Association and the staff member. No expressed or implied contractual rights should be inferred from this job description. As a condition of employment, you will be required to submit to and satisfactorily clear a thorough Level II fingerprinting background screening. As a Drug-Free Workplace, all new hires must successfully complete a drug test. Please note Medical Marijuana cards do not exempt you from successfully passing your drug test. The YMCA of South Florida is committed to the policy of Equal Opportunity prohibiting discrimination in the workplace because of race, color, religion, national origin, sexual