YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids

Manager

• Manage and document incidents, handle key issues, and capture items for follow through in the facility.
• Model our member engagement and service principles; remind staff of our cause and celebrate their role in fulfilling it while providing outstanding member service.
• Report branch activities and member success stories to leadership.
• Provide support to members and program participants.
• Tours prospective members and invite them to join.
• Maintains all areas in clean, presentable fashion.
• Ensures equipment is clean and safe.
• Enforces safety standards and policies.
• Performs any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids Association.

Manager On Duty

Director

• The Aquatics Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations, implementation of the branch aquatic programs, and meeting the aquatic needs of the community.
• Ensure a safe, fun area for children and adults to interact and enjoy.
• Administers swim lessons and aquatic programs.
• Scheduling of Aquatic classes, programs, and staff.
• Lifeguard/Swim Instruction as needed.
• Develops and promotes programs with local schools, mailings, and press releases.
• Prepares and distributes rosters and schedules instructors.
• Distributes and collects program evaluations.
• Implements preschool movement programs.
• Audits payroll reports.
• Increases the number of participants, groups, and programs.
• Implements Character Development in programs.
• Administers emergency First aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Handles parent/member complaints.
• Supervises Aquatic department staff.
• Sets goals and objectives for each staff member.
• Makes annual salary increment recommendations.
• Fills staff vacancies in accordance with established Association policies.
• Supports the Association in recruitment of diverse staff and volunteers.
• Interviews, hires, and trains staff; plans, assigns, and directs work; rewards and disciplines employees; addresses staff complaints and resolves problems.
• Maintains pool and deck equipment.
• Orders and maintains pool supplies.
• Maintains proper chemical stabilization.
• Enforces safety standards.
• Follows emergency procedures.
• Ensures State of Michigan’s Department of Health requirements are met.
• Maintains all areas in clean, presentable fashion.
• Assists in overall branch quality and cleanliness.
• Manages and monitors the department operating budget.
• Manages the department annual budget development.
• Monitors monthly budget and year-end forecast for all program areas.
• Assists with Annual Campaign fundraising efforts.
• Provides outstanding member service.
• Registers aquatic participants.
• Participates as Manager on Duty as assigned.
• Recruits, trains, and rewards a diverse volunteer group.
• Assists in cultivating volunteers from the membership and participant base.
• Performs any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids.

Aquatics Director

Counselor

• Organize and lead a variety of small and large group activities each week.
• Activities may include crafts, nature, songs, games, opening and closing ceremonies, swimming, archery, canoeing.
• Accompany campers along with identify and respond to camper behavior issues.
• Ensure that identified camp spaces are kept clean, organized, and free of litter.
• Communicate with parents about participant’s experiences and report concerns to camp leadership.
• Assist in maintaining accurate program records including incident reports, logbook documentation, and daily attendance.
• Know and understand ALL emergency procedures associated with the camp program.
• Know, enforce, and follow all safety guidelines associated with the camp and all program areas.
• Perform any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids Association.

Manager On Duty

Aquatics Director

Summer Day Camp Counselor