Advanced Aquatics Director - Northeast Family YMCA - Full Time
Northeast Family YMCA, 11088 Knights Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America Req
Friday, May 3, 2024
Your Impact:
Are you looking for a role where you can make an impact on the community? Do you desire a work environment where you develop leadership, communication, organizational skills and advance your career?
The Advanced Aquatic s Director provides overall direction, coordination, and successof YMCA Pool operations. Enthusiastic applicants serve as YMCA ambassadors to provide members and staff with a great experience. Building confidence in youth and connecting a diverse population to healthier lives are an integral part of the role. The YMCA is committed to providing a culture of support where leaders thrive.
Y Work for the Y:
- Comprehensive benefits package which includes health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, etc.
- Eligible for a 12% company contribution to the YMCA Retirement Fundafter meeting the requirements.
- 50% off programming including swimming lessons as well as childcare programs (early learning care, before and after care, day camp and overnight camp).
- Free YMCA gym membership.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Opportunities for continuing educationand professional training and development.
- Fun and collaborative environment.
What Qualifications You'll Need:
- 2+ years' experience in fitness, retail, recreation management or hospitality industries .
- 2+ years' e xperience supervising and managing required.
- Experience providing high-end member service and managing member concerns .
- Upon hire, you'll be required to pursue American Red Cross Lifeguard certification as well as YMCA swim lesson instructor certification.
What You'll Do:
- Provide leadership in the delivery of quality within the YMCA aquatic department.
- Understand overall branch revenue and program goals, plan and execute daily/weekly workload to deliverdepartmentgoals, membership goals and member engagement.
- Champion a culture where teams love to work, and members love to visit; recognize member-centered behaviors andreward outstanding performance.
- Creates and sustains an environment that values all people for their unique talents. Takes an active role in promoting and leveraging practices that support diversity, inclusion, global engagement, and cultural competence.
- Work a schedule that aligns to guest and business needs (this includes early morning, evening, and weekends).
- Ensure the swimming facility is meeting or exceeding t he Aquatic Safety Standards.
- Facilitate monthly in-service meetings that include skill review .
- Supervise staff and ensure appropriate staffing of pool. Coordinate breaks and rotate staff.Ensure program quality and monitor staff performance and member service.
- Develop high quality aquatics programs, including swim lessons and water fitness that meet the needs of the community.
- Ensure safety and prevent injuries by supervising the pool area. Ensure no distraction or interference with the ability to hear or see signs of distress.
The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.
- Northeast Family YMCA, 11088 Knights Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America