• Job Description

  Req#: 65673

  Job Details

  Job Location: Northeast Family YMCA - Louisville, KY

  Position Type: Full Time

  Education Level: 4 Year Degree

  Salary Range: $47000.00 - $47000.00 Salary/year

  Job Shift: Any

  Job Category: Aquatics and Swimming

  Description

  As the nation's leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y offers more than just a job. We offer you a chance to make a lasting difference in your community.

  The YMCA of Greater Louisville is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, Swim Lesson Director that will be responsible for the overall quality and value of our swim lesson as well as supporting our aquatic operations. The Aquatics Programs Director is responsible for the management of swim instructors, certifications, volunteer/staff development and financial development. This position will assist the operations director with guarding as needed.
  

  ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Uphold the mission of the YMCA, and demonstrate behaviors that reflect a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming nature
  • Develop relationships that have a positive impact in our community
  • Ensures excellent member service and meets Association standards
  • Recruit and hire lifeguards year-round, specific concentration on Calypso Cove Waterpark (May-Sept.)
  • Train and supervise part-time staff of approximately 40-50 lifeguards and one to two part time Assistant Aquatics Directors
  • Perform the required risk management tasks to include safety audits and drills, in-services, staff observations, chemical and pump room operations and general pool maintenance
  • Assist in the management and monitoring of the department budget
  • Maintain records and prepare reports regarding compliance with all state and county regulations
  • Continue to serve the community with growth of Lifeguard, CPR & First Aid program offerings
  • Provides leadership and support to the annual fundraising campaign, including volunteer recruitment and development
  • Participates in Association Aquatics cabinet to ensure consistency and quality in their department
  • Actively participate as part of the Northeast leadership team
    

  Qualifications

  
  

  KNOW HOW/REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or commensurate work experience in aquatics and/or recreation preferred
  • Current Lifeguarding Certification, which includes First Aid, CPR professional level, and Emergency
  • Oxygen Administration (YMCA Lifeguarding preferred), provided by the YMCA of Greater Louisville
  • Experience working with children and adults
  • Experience supervising and training young adults and adults
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to develop staff
  • Ability to communicate through multiple generations and formats
  • CPO (Certified Pool Operator) certification, provided by the YMCA of Greater Louisville
  • YMCA Lifeguard Training certification, provided by the YMCA of Greater Louisville
  • 2-4 years of supervising a minimum of 6 person staff team
  • Experience managing a budget preferred

  EFFECT ON END RESULT:

  Successful performance in this position results in vibrant and safe services utilized to deliver the YMCA mission. Participants will encounter staff and programs that will allow the development of human potential and build good health and promote positive self-esteem and safety. The behaviors of staff and volunteers will reflect the characteristics of welcoming, nurturing, genuine, determined, and hopeful.
  

  The YMCA of Greater Louisville is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, or disability status.

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