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Ymca of Greater Omaha
Westview YMCA 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.
$57,997 / year median in Vermont
+11% projected growth
Job Description
So many perks & benefits ~ Enjoy a flexible schedule ~ Work with great people ~ Make a difference in our community ~ Free YMCA membership ~ Locations across the metro
- likely a Y near you ~ Tuition discounts ~ Flexible work attire ~ Training & development! Free family YMCA membership Significant YMCA program & childcare discounts Comprehensive health benefits including medical insurance where the Y covers a majority of the cost, dental, vision, life insurance and more. 100% employer-paid retirement contribution of 12% of earnings
- no employee match or contribution required (after meeting eligibility requirements) Paid time off, sick time, emergency assistance, maternity & parental leave RAIN on demand pay
- work today, get paid tomorrow Flexible work attire
- Y shirts provided & you choose your style, dress for your day Tuition discounts, training & development, & opportunities to advance.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Aquatics Director leads all aspects of Aquatic programming for the branch, ensuring our cause and culture is instilled in our strategy and staff development.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives. Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations. 2. 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. Conducts training as needed and ensures staff records are current and complete. 3. Monitors and maintains records of daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations and ensures proper maintenance of pool. 4. Creates and schedules classes, practices and other events to meet the needs of the program and community. 5. Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program. 6. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information. 7. Develops and manages program budget to meet fiscal objectives. 8. Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events. 9. Actively participates in branch, department and association staff meetings and/or trainings. 10. Performs other duties as assigned.YMCA COMPETENCIES
(Team Leader): Functional Expertise Communication & Influence Developing Self & Others Fiscal ManagementQUALIFICATIONS
1. Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent 2. At least 1 year supervisory experience in customer service and/or instruction 3. Demonstrated success leading member-focused or equivalent team 4. Demonstrated leadership, dependability & flexibility in work hours 5. Complete within 30 days of hire: YMCA cause & culture training; Aquatics-specific training including Lifeguard certification, if needed; Child Abuse Prevention Training; BLS CPR; First Aid; Emergency Oxygen Administration (provided by YMCA) 6. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community and successful clearance of background checkWORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Office/recreational environment; aquatics facility. While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, kneel, walk, speak clearly, hear and use hands and fingers.
- Intermittent use of pool to respond to safety needs, instruct participants and perform in-service training.
- Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions required.
- Reliable transportation & travel between local branches will be required.