Aquatics Manager

About the role

The Indian Boundary YMCA is seeking an Aquatics Manager with experience in creating high-quality and safe programming for members and program participants.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise the day-to-day operation of aquatic programs, including planning, promoting, creating, and coordinating programs.
• Maintain records, schedule staff, and ensure proper pool maintenance.
• Network with public agencies and community organizations to promote and meet program needs.
• Recruit, train, and supervise YMCA team members, including team leads/coordinators, instructors, lifeguards, counselors, volunteers, and other team members as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, Recreation, or related field and/or equivalent experience.
• Two years or more of recreation/aquatics-related experience.
• Prior team leadership/supervisory experience is essential with the ability to collaborate with others and attract, motivate, and effectively coach teams.
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to relate well with a diverse set of youth, parents, and volunteers.
• Demonstrates safe and age-appropriate strategies in interactions with youth.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to effectively lead in-services and trainings essential.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple, competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and constituents.
• Current, relevant Aquatics training and certifications (e.g., lifeguard, swim instructor, CPR for Professional Rescuer) or the ability to be certified within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to meet physical requirements of job including the physical stamina, agility, and sudden exertion required to safely lead sports and aquatics programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, Recreation, or related field and/or equivalent experience.
• Preferred qualifications: Two years or more of recreation/aquatics-related experience. Prior team leadership/supervisory experience is essential with the ability to collaborate with others and attract, motivate, and effectively coach teams.

Skills

• Customer service orientation.
• Safe and age-appropriate strategies in interactions with youth.
• Verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Organizational and prioritization skills.
• Physical stamina and agility.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries reflecting skills and experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees, plus wellness programs, mental health resources, and a family gym membership.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays, with flexible work hours for work-life balance.
• 403(b) plan with company contributions for eligible employees after 2 years of service.
• Continuous learning opportunities through workshops and training programs.
• Supportive work environment valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Discounts on programs, employee assistance programs, and company-sponsored events.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $43,888 per year, including full-time benefits and opportunities to grow within the organization.

Schedule

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