Assistant Program Director - Aquatics
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This position supervises daily pool activities and is responsible for proactively communicating and maintaining a safe pool atmosphere while preventing accidents. The purpose of this position is to provide a positive role model for members as well as fellow aquatic staff and to create a character-developing atmosphere. In addition to lifeguard and swim lesson duties, this position assists the aquatic director with scheduling, hiring, training, and supervising all staff.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Implement strategic direction/vision for operations of the aquatic department
- Assist in recruiting, hiring, and training staff, including Lifeguards and First Aid/CPRinstructors
- Assist with the monthly scheduling of lifeguards and creatively work to fill gaps in coverage
- Work lifeguard shifts when coverage cannot be achieved
- Ensures excellent customer/member service and meet Association standards
- Develops relationships in the community that have a positive impact on programming and fundraising
- Ensure safety across all aquatic and program endeavors; lead collaboratively to provide systems that achieve
- sanitary conditions, safe environments, program excellence, and member service excellence
- Assist in facilitation and planning Lifeguard staff meetings
- Maintains the certifications of aquatic staff
EFFECT ON END RESULT:
Successful performance in this position results in vibrant and safe programs and services that utilized to deliver the YMCA mission. Participants will encounter staff and programs that will allow the development of human potential and build good health and promote positive self-esteem and safety. Behaviors of staff and volunteers will reflect the characteristics of welcoming, nurturing, genuine, determined, and hopeful.