Be responsible for program planning and delivery, staff supervision, risk management, and maintaining budget controls while having fun.
Job Description
Under the direction of a regional director, the incumbent will be responsible for the day-to-day operation and management of the aquatics division of a multi-location enterprise. The responsibilities of this position include program planning and delivery, staff supervision, risk management, and maintaining budget controls.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Current CPR, AED, and first aid certification.
- Current lifeguard certification.
- Minimum TWO years of aquatic leadership experience (lifeguard, swim instructor).
- Dynamic, engaging personality with strong relationship-building skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Promote and represent the mission and core values of the YMCA of Lansing.
- Must be available for some evening and weekend community events.
- Completion of YMCA trainings within a required time frame.
Essential Functions
- Provide direct leadership and support over all aspects of the aquatics programming.
- Recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule, and supervise staff and volunteers. Review and evaluate performance. Develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals while ensuring staff certifications are current and accurate.
- Accountable for growth in swim lesson program participation.
- Serve as a lifeguard and/or swim instructor when necessary.
- Assist in developing partnerships and collaborations in the community.
- Other duties as needed to enhance the quality, safety, and expansion of the aquatics program.