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

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Operating Officer, the Senior Aquatics Director plans, and supervises day-to-day programs and activities of the YMCA of Montclair Park Street location. The Park Street location instructs 400+ participants in each session of swimming lessons. The Senior Aquatics Director will support the program planning and quality standards in compliance with Association standards. The Senior Aquatics Director will work collaboratively with the Aquatics Director at the Geyer Branch to ensure program objectives are met consistently across the association. This position is expected to train lifeguards and swim instructors and to provide a leadership presence during peak times of high swimmer volume and swim lessons. Creates a positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

OUR CULTURE:

At the YMCA of Montclair, we strive to be the Employer of Choice, provide World-Class Service, and be the Charity of Choice. Our goal is to be a place where employees are empowered and excited to come to work. All staff ensure that members experience customer centric, individual attention each and every day. We strive to be the preferred partner to collaborate with others, identifying and meeting our community needs.

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Education or its equivalent in education and/or experience.
• Minimum age of 25 with 5 or more years of aquatics management experience.
• Current YMCA or American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor certification.
• Current WSI or YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor Certification preferred and obtain trainer status within 1 year of hire.
• Ability to make sound judgement and decision making.
• Ability to lead others and to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Ability to communicate effectively-verbally and in written form-with members, staff and volunteers.