Aquatics Director - Los Altos - The National Council of Young Men’s Christian Associations of the United States of America : Job Details

The YMCA of Greater Long Beach is looking for a dynamic cause driven leader to join our Los Altos Family YMCA team as the Aquatics Director.

BRANCH SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Under the direction of the Associate Executive Director, the Aquatics Director will oversee all aspects of Aquatics programming and work to inspire youth and change lives through swim lessons, water safety programs, and school swim collaborations. The Aquatics Director will serve as a branch leader that values and supports the many facets of philanthropy as an essential component in achieving the Y's mission. The Aquatics Director is responsible for financial management that sustains the Y's nonprofit business model while maximizing growth potential.

The Aquatics Director must be able to lead and manage people to execute exemplary customer service, high quality programs and clean, well-maintained facilities, and build lifelong connections. The Aquatics Director will be a tremendous subject matter expert in swim lessons and aquatics programs for the Los Altos Family YMCA and have a passion for leading, teaching, training and service.

Position Summary:Develops, organizes, implements, and evaluates all YMCA aquatic programs with a focus on quality, safety, youth development and healthy living. This position is responsible for managing an outdoor year-round pool, swim lessons, swim team, lap swim, rec swim, and school swim programming.

Qualifications:1. High school diploma or equivalent required.2. Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience preferred.3. Two or more years' experience working in an aquatic facility. At least 1 year of experience hiring and supervising staff or similar type management role.4. Completion of YMCA specific and aquatic trainer certifications, including but not limited to: Lifeguard Certification including CPR-Prop, AED, Oxygen and First Aid, and Swim Instructor.5. Ability to exercise effective, independent judgment, and to work independently, with limited supervision.6. Computer literate with strong Microsoft Office products skills.7. Ability to anticipate, initiate, and structure work to be performed.8. Criminal Clearance: Including Fingerprints and background clearance.9. Health Screening with Negative TB Test and Negative Drug test screening.10. Complete all required online trainings.