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AQUATICS DIRECTOR

YMCA: La Crosse Area Family YMCA

Location: La Crosse, WI

Job Description:

At the La Crosse Area Family YMCA, we believe that every child should know the life-saving skills of swimming and that every community resident should have the opportunity to experience the joy and well-being that water activities can bring. To accomplish this, our Aquatics Director will work side-by-side with their staff, their colleagues and our community to create a warm and welcoming pool environment for all; develop high quality programming; and establish partnerships with other areaorganizations with a focuson water safety education.

We are seeking a highly motivated, visionary team member who can lead our Aquatics Department at our Y-North Branch in Onalaskla, WI. Candidates for this position must have strong relationship building and communication skills, a passion for aquatics and water safety, and be highly innovative.

Job Responsibilities:

On a regular basis, engage in conversation with members and non-membersabout their YMCA experienceto establish long-lasting relationships.
Seek out infromation from members and non-members to ensure the aquatics department is meeting our community'sneeds.
Establish metrics with the help of the Director of Program Operations for assessment of programming and assure the collection, monitoring and analysis of the data.
Ensure risk management and safety policies are in place and implemented for all aquatic programming including equipment safety checks, emergency drills and in-service trainings.
Plan, develop and schedule mission-driven program offerings, within the framework of policies andprocedures established by the association.
Develop staff throughstructured training s that focus on safety, delivering quality programs, relationship building, and parent/participant engagement.
Work in collaboration withthe Aquatics Director at the YMCA-La Crosse Branch and the association's Head Swim Team Coach toensure consistency in programming and staff trianing.
Partner with local schools and other community organizations to offer community programming in our aquatics centers that alignwith the association's strategic plan.

Job Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree required, up-to-date certifications in CPR Pro/AED/First Aid, Lifeguarding and Water Safety Instructor certificationsrequired.
Experience in pool operations, programming, supervision, and budgeting a plus.

Salary: $31,000 - $33,000

Additional Compensation Details:

Retirement: 12% paid by employer when eligibility requirements are met. Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send cover letter and resume to Jackie Ripp at jripp@laxymca.org.

Apply By Email: jripp@laxymca.org

Resumes until: 4/12/2013

Contact: Jackie Ripp
jripp@laxymca.org
1140 Main St
La Crosse, WI 54601-4124

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