Assistant Director of Aquatics
West Suburban YMCA | Newton, MA
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Newton • Massachusetts • United States
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Salary
💰 $48,000 - $54,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Oversees the development and operations of aquatics programs, and/or other programs
- Recruits, trains and supports assigned staff
- Develops, organizes and implements high quality, member-focused YMCA aquatics programs
- Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community
- Assists in recruitment, hiring, training, developing schedules of diverse staff and volunteers as needed
- Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations
- Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete
- Lifeguard and teach swim lessons when needed
- Assists in oversight of on-site and off-site aquatics facilities
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent preferred
- One to two years related experience preferred; for example, as an aquatics coordinator
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite, and experience in learning/using other office systems
- Minimum age of 21
- Must be able to demonstrate proficiency of swim skills in accordance with YMCA standards
- Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, First Aid, Emergency Oxygen, Lifeguard Training, YMCA Swim Instructor certification, or equivalent
- Preferred Certifications: Lifeguard Instructor and Angelfish
Benefits
- 12% retirement contribution (once vested)
- FREE MEMBERSHIP!
- Inclusive, fun and welcoming culture
- Supportive environment where all team members thrive
- Paid vacation & holidays
- Group health with vision & drug prescription
- Dental & life insurance
- Access to child care services
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
aquatics program developmentswim instructionstaff trainingschedulingpool operations monitoringhealth and safety regulations adherenceprogram organizationcommunity program expansionlifeguard skillsswim skills proficiency
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationteam supportstaff recruitmentorganizational skillsmember-focused servicetraining developmentcommunity engagementproblem-solvinginterpersonal skills
Certifications
CPR for the Professional RescuerAEDFirst AidEmergency OxygenLifeguard TrainingYMCA Swim Instructor certificationLifeguard InstructorAngelfish