Associate Director - Aquatics

The user wants me to convert this job posting into clean semantic HTML. Let me analyze the content and structure it according to the rules. First, I need to identify the sections: - About the role (description) - Responsibilities (Key Responsibilities) - Requirements/Qualifications (Skills, Knowledge and Expertise, Education, Experience, Physical Demands, Work Environment, Required Training/Certifications) - Benefits (Why work at the Y? section) The job title is not to be repeated as heading. The posting has Department, Location, Compensation - these are metadata that should be folded into a short

or dropped. Since compensation is given ($50,000 - $52,000 / year), I should include it in a Pay section? The rules say: "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." The posting states compensation, so I can include a Pay section. Also schedule info is in Work Environment (some weekend and evening work...). Benefits are explicitly listed. I need to use

for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. But only include sections with real content. Let me map: - About the role: The description paragraph. - Responsibilities: The Key Responsibilities list. - Requirements: Could combine Education, Experience, Physical Demands, Work Environment, Required Training/Certifications. But the rules say use headings like Requirements, Qualifications, Skills. I think I'll create a "Requirements" section that includes Education, Experience, Certifications, Physical Demands, Work Environment. Or maybe separate Qualifications and Requirements? The posting has "Skills, Knowledge and Expertise" then subsections: Education, Experience, Physical Demands, Work Environment, Required Training/Certifications. I'll create a "Qualifications" section with sub-lists. - Benefits: The "Why work at the Y?" list. - Pay: Compensation is given, so include Pay section. - Schedule: Work Environment mentions schedule expectations, so include Schedule section. But the rules: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So maybe combine Schedule into Requirements? But Schedule is a specific heading allowed. I'll include Schedule section with the schedule details. Also, the metadata: Department, Location, Compensation. Compensation will go in Pay. Department and Location can be in a short

at top? The rules: "fold minor metadata into a short

or drop it." I'll include a

with Department and Location. Now, structure:

Department: Aquatics | Location: Waltham YMCA

About the role

This position is primarily responsible, under the supervision of the Aquatic Director, for assisting in the planning, organizing, directing, budgeting and evaluating those programs within his/her program area in accordance with the mission, purposes and polices of the association. Additional responsibilities include recruiting, orienting, training and supervising all staff, paid and volunteer, related to his/her area of responsibility. This position will act on behalf of the Aquatic Director in his/her absence, and, at all times, shall work within the guidelines of the aquatic policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent member service by exceeding member expectations.
• Engage in active listening with members in order to build relationships, understand individual’s goals and interests, and take the initiative to assist in the achievement of those goals.
• Responsible for recruiting, scheduling and supervising (in consultation with Aquatic Director) of all lifeguard and instructor personnel.
• Work with Aquatic Director to develop, oversee and monitor Aquatics budget.
• Work with supervisor in the planning and scheduling of program facilities for the smooth functioning of daily operations.
• Work to review staff, class, and pool scheduling.
• Work closely with the Aquatic Director in the execution of the Instructional swim programs.
• Teach and/or guard as needed, up to 20 hours per week.
• Be available to assist with registration and answer questions from members, program participants and staff.
• Provide on-going training and development of aquatic personnel.
• In conjunction with Aquatic Director, oversee all requires safety and quality training, drills, and documentation.
• Share responsibility with supervisor for the care and maintenance of facility and related program equipment.
• Assist in ordering equipment purchases and Aquatic/First Aid supplies as necessary.
• Maintain concise records essential for control, evaluation and reporting to committees, Board and Aquatics Director.
• Establish a working relationship with community agencies, businesses, schools and other resources.
• Aid in implementing special events that relate to the Aquatic Department and the YMCA as a whole.
• Submit news articles on a regular basis to local newspapers regarding aquatics programs and special events.
• Record aquatic statistics for each session and distribute and collect program evaluations during each session.
• Participate in staff meetings as a member of the branch management team.
• Remain current in required and voluntary training in order to promote growth of mind and spirit and character values for all.
• All other duties as assigned or needed.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least 21 years of age, with YMCA Lifeguarding certification. If Red Cross certified, the employee must cross over to YMCA certification within six months of hire.

Experience

• At least two years experience in instruction and management of a wide variety of Aquatics programs and pool maintenance.
• Experience supervising staff and developing pool schedules and class schedules, as well as good member relation and staff relation skills.
• Must be aware of YMCA movement and trends in the aquatic field and must continue to enhance his/her knowledge in YMCA Aquatic Management and certifications.

Physical Demands

• Physically and verbally able to interact with members and staff.
• Half of work hours in direct service, guarding or instructing.
• Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Some weekend and evening work is expected, with the flexibility needed to be available if needed for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Travel will be necessary when attending trainings or meetings.

Required Training/Certifications

• Pre-employment (details not specified)

But the Required Training/Certifications only says "Pre-employment Benefits" - actually the text: "Required Training/Certifications: Pre-employment Benefits Why work at the Y?" It seems like "Pre-employment" might be a heading and then "Benefits" is separate. The original text: "Required Training/Certifications: Pre-employment Benefits Why work at the Y?" Probably a formatting issue. It says "Required Training/Certifications: Pre-employment" and then "Benefits" is a separate section. I'll treat "Pre-employment" as a note. Better to include as a list item: "Pre-employment training/certifications required (details not specified)". Now Benefits section:

Benefits

Why work at the Y? The YMCA of Greater Boston is an incredible place to have a fulfilling career or enjoy part-time employment — all while we are supporting and strengthening our communities, because our community is our cause. When you join us in your career here, you can look forward to:

• Developing your leadership skills in a caring, challenging & diverse working environment.
• Exploring a wide range of opportunities as you learn new skills and functions.
• Shaping the future of young children while making a difference each day for our communities and each other.
• Engaging in YMCA career training programs and working alongside those who have the same passion.
• A healthy work/life balance
• Comprehensive benefits including:

• FREE YMCA Membership for you.
• Discount on Specialty Programs like Personal Training and Swimming Lessons.
• Discounted or FREE family membership.
• Robust Retirement Plan up to 10%. (see eligibility requirement)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefit Package.
• Vacation and Sick Time (PT receive sick time)

But the "Comprehensive benefits including:" is a lead-in. I'll keep as a paragraph then list. Pay section:

Pay

$50,000 - $52,000 per year

Schedule section:

Schedule

Some weekend and evening work is expected, with the flexibility needed to be available for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Travel may be required for trainings or meetings.

But note: the Work Environment already includes schedule info. However, the rules allow Schedule section if posting states it. I'll include. Now, ensure no duplicate headings. Use

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for subsections? The rules say use

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. But we can use

for sub-sections within Qualifications? The rules didn't forbid, but they said use

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for top-level sections. For sub-items, we can use

with bold or just list. But the example shows only

for those specific headings. I think we should keep only

for the main sections, and within Qualifications, we can use or just list with labels. However, the content has distinct categories: Education, Experience, Physical Demands, Work Environment, Required Training/Certifications. Could make them separate

sections? But that would be many thin sections. The rules: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So better to have one Qualifications section with sub-lists using

and maybe for category labels. I'll structure Qualifications as:

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; at least 21 years of age with YMCA Lifeguarding certification (Red Cross certified must cross over to YMCA certification within six months of hire).
• Experience: At least two years experience in instruction and management of a wide variety of Aquatics programs and pool maintenance; experience supervising staff and developing pool schedules and class schedules; strong member and staff relation skills; awareness of YMCA movement and trends in the aquatic field with commitment to continuing education in YMCA Aquatic Management and certifications.
• Physical Demands: Physically and verbally able to interact with members and staff; half of work hours in direct service, guarding or instructing; able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work Environment: Moderate noise level; some weekend and evening work expected with flexibility for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays; travel required for trainings or meetings.
• Required Training/Certifications: Pre-employment training/cert