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AQUATICS DIRECTOR

YMCA: Bloomington YMCA

Location: Bloomington, IL

Job Description:

The role of the Aquatics Director is to provide administrative oversight and strategic direction to program areas, swim lessons and related staff. In addition, aquatic safety and successful risk management procedures must be implemented. As a member of the YMCA's leadership team, the Aquatics Director is responsible for assessing information, obtaining feedback and assisting with global decision making.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure aquatic safety and risk management best practices are implemented and adhered to
• Hire, supervise, lead, train and schedule all lifeguards and affiliated program staff
• Ensure necessary aquatic in-service trainings are implemented on a periodic basis and documented
• Administer, plan, schedule and promote all swim lessons
• Develop and plan the annual pool usage schedule
• Maintain open and consistent communication with all YMCA staff and program participants
• Purchase necessary life-safety and programming equipment as needed
• Administer, schedule, teach and promote Lifeguarding and First Aid/CPR courses
• Schedule regular staff meetings with aquatics staff and work within the allocated budget

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge in aquatics management to include programming, swim lesson instruction, first aid/CPR instruction, water chemistry and facilities.
• The ability to assess information quickly, to seek input from others and to communicate directly and effectively is necessary.
• Bachelor's degree, W.S.I. certification (or 8 years ofexperience) and L.G.I. certification are required.
• Additional aquatics certifications are preferred.

It is an exciting time to join our Y as plans are underway for a new facility with a state-of-the-art natatorium.

Salary: $28,000 - $33,000

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a cover letter and resume to: Bloomington-Normal YMCA Attn: Executive Director 602 S. Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701. Or, email requested materials to bwilken@bnymca.org

Apply By Email: bwilken@bnymca.org

Resumes until: 4/19/2013

Contact: Bruce R Wilken Jr
bwilken@bnyma.org
602 S MAIN ST
BLOOMINGTON, IL 61701

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