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Under the direct supervision of the Executive Director of Aquatics and Risk Management, the Senior Aquatics Director plans, organizes and supervises day-to-day programs and activities of the YMCA of Montclair Park Street location. The Park Street location instructs 400 participants in each session of swimming lessons. The Senior Aquatics Director will support the program planning and quality standards in compliance with Association standards. The Senior Aquatics Director will work collaboratively with the Aquatics Coordinator at the Geyer Branch to ensure program objectives are met consistently across the association. This position is expected to train lifeguards and swim instructors and to provide a leadership presence during peak times of high swimmer volume and swim lessons. Creates a positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications :
- Bachelor of Science in Physical Education or its equivalent in education and / or experience.
- Minimum age of 21 with 5 or more years in aquatics management experience.
- Current YMCA or American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor certification.
- Current WSI or YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor Certification preferred and obtain trainer status within 1 year of hire.
- Ability to make sound judgments and decisions.
- Ability to lead others and to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with members, staff and volunteers.
- Maintain all required certifications (active).
- Must have a CPR / AED and First Aid Certification OR get certified within 90 days of employment.
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