YMCA of Delaware · 2 months ago
Director Aquatic Operations- Dover Location
YMCA of Delaware is committed to ensuring that young people are on a pathway to success and improving community health. They are seeking a Director of Aquatic Operations who will oversee the day-to-day aquatic operations, manage personnel and volunteers, and ensure the safety and quality of aquatic programs.
Health DiagnosticsNon ProfitSocial
Responsibilities
Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules, and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Including FT Aquatic Specialists, FT Head Swim Coach and PT Supervisors
Develops and monitors instructional program budget for Brandywine Y to meet fiscal objectives and assists with development and monitoring of Competitive program budget
Responsible for the overall aquatic day-to-day operations along with any assigned seasonal aquatic operations
Responsible for the oversight of aquatic safety and aquatic programs assigned to the department
Oversee the recruitment, hiring, training, scheduling, and discipline for all reporting employees, including but not limited to lifeguards, swim instructors, swim team coaches and/or volunteers while ensuring the best possible outcomes regarding member experience. This includes all Human Resource required functions such as onboarding, on-going employee training and payroll processes
Oversee administrative responsibilities of aquatic programs assigned to the department
Qualification
Required
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to serve a diverse community
Must possess a background in supervision and discipline of staff and motivation of children, in addition to good management skills in planning, organizing, staffing, and directing programs
Ability to build, create and direct programs through supervision of volunteers and staff, development and monitoring of budgets, marketing and public relations, program development and fund-raising
Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations
Preferred
Two years of program management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency
Multi-lingual skills
Benefits
Full benefits package including Dental, Vision & Health Insurance
PTO vacation (starting at two weeks), 12 paid holidays, and sick leave
Free Nationwide Y Membership for your Household
12% Employer-Funded Retirement Plan upon meeting eligibility
Learning and development workshops
Career advancement opportunities
Staff Discounts on Programs & Services and more!
Company
YMCA of Delaware
YMCA of Delaware is a non-profit firm to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living & social responsibility.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.15MKey Investors
TD Charitable Foundation
2023-05-08Grant· $0.15M
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