Fishers YMCA - Aquatics - Senior Aquatics Director

Under the direction of the Associate Executive Director this position will supervise the administration and development of the aquatic departments of the assigned center. The position will include the development and administration of the department; program development and promotion, implementation and evaluation, staff hiring, scheduling, training and supervision, monitoring safety practices and adherence to standards and financial operation in accordance with Center and Association goals, objectives and policies. This position requires a degree in physical education, or a related field, or its equivalent in experience.

Benefits Include:

Free Household YMCA of Greater Indianapolis Membership Paid Time Off and Sick Time Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance 20

Hours Per Week of Free Child Care Flexible Hours/ Scheduling Retirement Discounted Program Fees Professional Development Qualifications:

This position requires a background of physical education with an emphasis on aquatic and fitness related programming. A bachelor's degree in physical education, recreation/related area is required (with an aquatic/fitness emphasis is preferred) or its equivalent in related professional experience. Two-three years' experience in YMCA or similar agency is essential. This person needs to have a good overall picture of YMCA philosophy and values and holds current certifications in CPR, First Aid and Lifeguarding. Because the Indoor and Outdoor Aquatic Departments are major program thrusts for the Center, well-defined administration skills are needed for adequate management of aquatic instruction, training and aquatic fitness programs. Additional administrative skills and abilities in the areas of personnel management, program planning, income production, expense control, training, public relations and interpretation, record-keeping and facility utilization, equipment maintenance and care are required. The Sr. Aquatic Director is part of a staff team at the Fishers Center YMCA and must possess a leadership style that is team-oriented. Recognizing that this individual may bring skills in areas other than aquatics, it will be desirable to utilize those skills through sharing of responsibilities with other professional staff.