Sports & Aquatics Director

About the Role

We're looking for an innovative Sports & Aquatics Director to join our newly renovated YMCA, following a recent internal promotion. This role is responsible for the development, implementation, and administration of all Aquatics and Sports programming.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university (or acquire within first year of employment).
• One to two years of related experience and/or training are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise program activities to meet community needs and fulfill YMCA strategic objectives.
• Establish new program activities and expand within the community in accordance with YMCA’s strategic and operating plans.
• Prepare and manage budgets for areas of responsibility.
• Plan, develop, promote, implement, and grow all programs for the areas of responsibility.
• Supervise the scheduling of all sports & aquatics facilities, ensuring proper maintenance of pools and accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance.
• Take a leadership role in scheduling, managing, programming, and maintaining offsite sport locations.
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise all staff and volunteers in areas of responsibility; ensure records of staff certifications are current and complete.
• Provide leadership and support for all part-time staff, especially front-line staff assisting in program implementation.
• Implement new and innovative programs for all ages to add value to YMCA membership.
• Assist in the maintenance of branch grounds and facilities.
• Schedule, staff, and supervise rental groups as needed.
• Assist with periodic trainings, committees, or task forces as assigned.
• Monitor daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local, and YMCA health and safety guidelines.
• Create and schedule swim lessons, water fitness classes, Show Me Water Safety, and special events.
• Assist the Childcare Services Director with childcare aquatic programming as needed.
• Actively pursue and develop community relationships to provide support and leadership for the YMCA.
• Develop an annual plan for securing team sponsorships and support for the Annual Support Campaign, which provides scholarships for families in the community.
• Assist in YMCA fundraising activities and special events.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Certifications

• All safety trainings as required by the Joplin Family YMCA.