Aquatics Director

Company: YMCA of Greater Indianapolis
Location: Noblesville
Posted on: February 13, 2020

Job Description:

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GENERAL FUNCTION
Under the direction of the Associate Executive Director this position will supervise the administration and development of the aquatic departments of the Fishers Center YMCA and the Northern Hamilton County YMCA. This position is primarily responsible for working with the aquatic program cabinet within the Center and Association.
The position will include the development and administration of the department; program development and promotion, implementation and evaluation, staff hiring, scheduling, training and supervision, monitoring safety practices and adherence to standards and financial operation in accordance with Center and Association goals, objectives and policies.
KNOW HOW
This position requires a background of physical education with an emphasis on aquatic and fitness related programming. A bachelor's degree in physical education, recreation/related area is required (with an aquatic/fitness emphasis is preferred) or its equivalent in related professional experience. Two-three years experience in YMCA or similar agency is essential. This person needs to have a good overall picture of YMCA philosophy and values and holds current certifications in CPR, First Aid and Lifeguarding.
Because the Indoor and Outdoor Aquatic Departments are major program thrusts for the Center, well-defined administration skills are needed for adequate management of aquatic instruction, training and aquatic fitness programs. Additional administrative skills and abilities in the areas of personnel management, program planning, income production, expense control, training, public relations and interpretation, record-keeping and facility utilization, equipment maintenance and care are required.
The Sr. Aquatic Director is part of a staff team at the Fishers Center YMCA and must possess a leadership style that is team-oriented. Recognizing that this individual may bring skills in areas other than aquatics, it will be desirable to utilize those skills through sharing of responsibilities with other professional staff.

It is the policy of the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis to provide equal employment opportunity to employees and candidates for employment. Accordingly, there shall be no discrimination against any employee or candidate for employment due to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, disability or against disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era. This policy is applicable to the policies governing recruitment, hiring and placement, promotion, training, compensation, employment environment, and separation or termination. Compliance with this policy is the personal responsibility of all personnel, especially those whose duties are related to the hiring of new employees and the status or tenure of current employees. Further, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, the company will cooperate fully in the implementation of applicable laws and executive orders. Other detailsIndy Star.Category: Sports, Keywords: Aquatics Director

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