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Sports & Aquatics Director
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What they do
An Entertainment or Recreation Manager plans, directs, or coordinates entertainment and recreational activities and operations of a recreational facility, including cruise ships and parks.
$53,725 / year median in Missouri
+12% projected growth
Job Description
After a recent internal promotion, we're looking for an innovative Sports & Aquatics Director to join our newly renovated YMCA. Job Description The Sports & Aquatic Director position is responsible for the development, implementation, and administration of all Aquatics and Sports programming at the Joplin Family YMCA. Qualifications A Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four year college or university (or acquire within first year of employment) and one to two years of related experience and/or training are preferred. Essential Functions 1. Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA strategic objectives. Establishes new program activities and expands within the community in accordance with YMCA's strategic and operating plans. 2. Responsible for preparing and managing the budgets for the areas of responsibility. 3. Plan, develop, promote, implement, and grow all programs for the areas of responsibility. 4. Supervise the scheduling of all sports & aquatics facilities. Additionally, ensures proper maintenance of the pools and maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance. 5. Takes a leadership role in scheduling, managing, programming, and maintaining offsite sport locations. 6. Recruit, hire, train, and supervise all staff and volunteers in areas of responsibility. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete. 7. Provide leadership and support for all part time staff in the YMCA especially for front line staff that assist in the implementation of all program areas and activities. 8. Implements new and innovative programs for all ages that help add value to a YMCA membership. 9. Assist in the maintenance of branch grounds and facilities. 10. Schedule, staff, and supervise rental groups when needed. 11. Assist with periodic trainings, committees or task-forces as assigned. 12. Monitor daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local, and YMCA health and safety guidelines. 13. Creates and schedules swim lessons, water fitness classes, Show Me Water Safety and special events. 14. Assist the Childcare Services Director with childcare aquatic programing as needed. 15. Actively pursue and develop relationships within the community that help provide support and leadership for the