What are the responsibilities and job description for the AQUATICS DIRECTOR position at YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area?
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We are looking for a full-time Aquatics Director with the experience, enthusiasm, and work ethic to oversee our aquatics programs at our established Helen G. Nassif facility. The Aquatics Director is responsible for all aspects of the Aquatics Program as well as responsibility for the Metro Area Cedar Rapids Swim Team.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill the YMCA’s objectives.
- Establishes new program activities and expands programs within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
- Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete.
- Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local, and YMCA health and safety regulations.
- Create and schedule aquatics instruction classes / program offerings and oversees competitive swim team operations.
- Assist in the marketing and distribution of program information, providing necessary Program Guide information.
- Develop and monitor the program budget to meet fiscal objectives; prepare monthly variance reports and year-end projections, as requested.
- Coordinate training for lifeguards and swim instructors in Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR.
- Perform lifeguard and swim instructor duties as needed.
- Promote and incorporate the YMCA four core values and character develop model into all programs.
- Assume other duties, appropriate for this position, as requested.
QUALIFICATIONS
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