What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Director - Aquatics, North Family Y position at YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley?
We are seeking an Program Director to lead our Aquatics program for the North Family YMCA. This is a great advancement opportunity for an aquatics lead or coordinator!
The Aquatics Director is responsible for the management and coordination of lifeguards and swim lesson instructors in accordance with the YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley program guidelines and policies. The Aquatics Director will develop and implement new and innovative programs following trends in aquatics, swim team and other program areas. The Aquatics Director is responsible for ensuring the safety and satisfaction of members, program participants, and staff.
SALARY: $45,000 - $48,000/annually
The qualified candidate will possess at a minimum:
- Able to build solid relations and build on current collaborations with school partners and other community entities to grow programs
- Demonstrated skill in all areas of aquatics program management, including swim team
- Strong ability to effectively communicate with program participants, parents, members and community partners.
- Proven ability to successfully manage multiple programs simultaneously.
- Able to respond to critical incidents and act swiftly in emergency situations.
- Must be Lifeguard certified; LGI certified or able to obtain certification within 6 months
As a full-time, salary/exempt employee, the qualified candidate will receive a competitive benefit package to include:
- Health insurance: Y pays 65-93% for individual and 57-82% for family; Dental: Y pays 65%; Vision available
- Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
- Y Retirement Fund: Y pays 12% after employee meets eligibility requirements
- Eligible to participate in 403B savings account through Y Retirement Fund
- Paid Time Off: Begins accruing at 19 days per year up to a max of 30. Caps at 240 hours
- Life Insurance: Y pays 1 X salary, EE has option to purchase additional coverage
- Long Term Disability: Paid by the Y; Employee can elect to purchase Short Term Disability
SALARY: $45,000
We are looking for someone who displays the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility and adheres to our mission. Must possess a bachelor's degree in related field. Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, take initiative to reach out to participants and community partners and be detail oriented.
The YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley is a 4-star rated Charity Navigator employer for over 16 years. "Only 2% of the charities we evaluate have received at least 11 consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley outperforms most other charities in America." - Charity Navigator. We have also been voted "Best in the QC" by Locals Love Us several years in a row.
Salary : $45,000 - $48,000
