With the assistance of the Branch Executive, develops, organizes, and implements high quality, member focused YMCA aquatic programs and direction. Oversees aquatic staff that may include swim team, lifeguards, swim instructors, administrative staff, program leads, and coordinators.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES OF A SENIOR PROGRAM DIRECTOR OF AQUATICS:

• Interviews and trains all aquatic staff.
• Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints promptly.
• Conduct certification classes including lifeguard, swim instructor, first aid, and CPR.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with other community organizations.
• Ensures aquatic programs meet the needs of the community and association standards.
• Complies with all Aquatic Cabinet responsibilities, including attending regular meetings.
• Assists in the marketing and actively seek to build strategic philanthropic relationships.
• Overall leadership of the YMCA Swim Team with potential oversight of specific age groups.
• Ensure records of staff certifications are current and complete; provide training as needed.
• Assists in the development and monitoring of the department budget to meet fiscal objectives; assists in fund raising.
• With the guidance of the Executive Branch Director develops operational objectives and strategic direction for aquatic programs and staff.
• Evaluates staff regularly to ensure program quality and consistency. Makes recommendations to Branch Executive regarding staff performance issues and concerns. 

*This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.

 

REQUIREMENTS TO BE A SENIOR PROGRAM DIRECTOR OF AQUATICS:

• Minimum age of 21.
• Ability to think in the abstract, solve problems, and make quick decisions under stress.
• Must have experience with computers including word processing and database software. 
• Knowledge and experience in the recruitment, training, and supervision of professional staff. 
• Must have skills in public relations, communication, interpersonal relationships and presenting.
• Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness for applicable certifications.
• Ability to relate to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Minimum of four years working as a lifeguard, swim instructor, water fitness instructor or swim coach or related experience.

 

FULL-TIME BENEFITS:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Free YMCA Family Membership
• Employee Program Rewards and Discounts
• Paid Vacation & Sick Leave (Once Accrued)
• 403b Retirement Savings Account Upon Hire 
• Professional Development Opportunities & Trainings 
• 12% Employer Funded Retirement Plan (Once Eligible)
• Health Benefits Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance 

 

OUR YMCA CULTURE:

At the Valley of the Sun YMCA, we are a Beacon in the Desert and serving as Centers for Community Well-Being, where children, families, staff, and communities can thrive. Guided by our mission and values, we create welcoming environments that promote health, belonging, and opportunity for all. Through our commitment to Be Well, Do Good, Lead Change, we prioritize safety, well-being, and excellence; strengthen communities through meaningful relationships and service; and embrace innovation, learning, and leadership to create lasting impact for future generations. We are welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined in our pursuit of stronger children, stronger families, and stronger communities.

 

Valley of the Sun YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this opening. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.

 

Our YMCA promotes a safe environment that is free from abuse. No form of abuse will be tolerated. All allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to in accordance with our Abuse Response Process.

 

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.