Aquatics Director
The National Council of Young Men’s Christian Associations of the United States of America, New York, NY, United States
About This Role:
If you're passionate about water safety, love developing a team, and want to lead a program that directly impacts your community, this is your role. The YMCA of Greater Birmingham is looking for an Aquatics Director to run a best-in-class aquatics program at the branch level, setting the standard for safety, cleanliness, and programming in the Birmingham Metro Area.
Primary Summary: The YMCA focus is to strengthen communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the direction of the Executive Director, this position will provide leadership to pool staff and aquatic programs located in the YMCA Branch. This person will assist the Aquatics Department in being the safest, cleanest and best programmed pool in the Birmingham Metro Area.
Minimum Requirements:
BA/BS in relevant field or equivalent experience/knowledge in Aquatic Management or other closely related field preferred.
1-3 years relevant experience preferred
Supervisory and staff development experience preferred.
Knowledge of budgets
Must be customer service focused with strong communication skills both orally and written with solid computer skills.
Proven experience in building strong community relationships
Base Lifeguard Certification
Must obtain LGI and CPO certifications within 6 months of hire
Ability to represent the YMCA in a mature and professional manner building strong relationships with leaders in the wide variety of organization in the community
Must be well organized and able to handle shifting priorities.
Successful completion of background screening.
Must be willing to travel within service area when needed
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor pool settings.
Must have the physical, visual and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
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Primary Summary: The YMCA focus is to strengthen communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the direction of the Executive Director, this position will provide leadership to pool staff and aquatic programs located in the YMCA Branch. This person will assist the Aquatics Department in being the safest, cleanest and best programmed pool in the Birmingham Metro Area.
Minimum Requirements:
BA/BS in relevant field or equivalent experience/knowledge in Aquatic Management or other closely related field preferred.
1-3 years relevant experience preferred
Supervisory and staff development experience preferred.
Knowledge of budgets
Must be customer service focused with strong communication skills both orally and written with solid computer skills.
Proven experience in building strong community relationships
Base Lifeguard Certification
Must obtain LGI and CPO certifications within 6 months of hire
Ability to represent the YMCA in a mature and professional manner building strong relationships with leaders in the wide variety of organization in the community
Must be well organized and able to handle shifting priorities.
Successful completion of background screening.
Must be willing to travel within service area when needed
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor pool settings.
Must have the physical, visual and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
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