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Aquatics Program Coordinator

YMCA • 501 Grand Ave. Des Moines, IA 50309 United States • 2w ago

YMCA

Wellmark YMCA

Location

501 Grand Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States

Hourly

$16.75

$20.00

How to Apply

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Resumes Accepted Until

October 17, 2024

Come join our Aquatic Leadership Team at the Wellmark YMCA's Olympic-size pool that has hosted Olympic Gold Medalists!

Job Description

GENERAL FUNCTIONS:
This position is primarily tasked with assisting the Aquatics Program Director in leadership for the aquatics facility, lifeguards, and programs. This is carried out through role modeling, establishing expectations, communicating, and making decisions that are consistent with this culture. This position is responsible for delivery of high-quality aquatics programming, as well as managing to deliver safety, quality, and impact. This position supervises staff and may manage community relationships.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or Equivalent
One to two years related program and management experience
Certified Pool Operator certification within 90 day of hire
Demonstrated computer skills in a Microsoft or Google environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, lift up to ten pounds of weight, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job includes close and distance vision, and may at times require peripheral vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. This position usually works in an office and/or fitness oriented environment, but the mission of the organization may sometimes take them to non-standard workplaces. This position works a non-standard work week and will often work evening, weekend, and additional hours to accommodate management of program activities and representation of the organization at events.

Essential Functions

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT/MANAGEMENT

Create, develop and implement new and existing programs.
Manage assigned program areas and activities, ensuring programs comply with all applicable YMCA standards and methods of operation and continually strive to attain the highest possible level of quality.
Expand participation in assigned programs.
Evaluate and review assigned programs to ensure consistent quality and Safety.
Assist in pool testing and mechanical maintenance.

PROMOTION MANAGEMENT

Assist in the development and distribution of materials to market and promote programs.
Coordinate communication with assigned program participants.
Assist in the identification of target audience(s) for assigned programs.

FISCAL MANAGEMENT

Monitor scheduled hours to ensure payroll achieves budget goals.
Prepare and submit all required financial information and reports.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Determine staffing needs of assigned program area(s) within YMCA guidelines and procedures.
Assist and/or manage the recruiting and hiring of staff.
Conduct required orientation and training for assigned staff.
Manage, supervise, and evaluate assigned staff to ensure satisfactory job performance.
Manage and maintain staffing to cover all areas of assigned program(s).
Conduct required orientation and training for assigned staff.
Ensure applicable staff development opportunities are taken by assigned staff.
Prepare and submit payroll paperwork and time/attendance information as required by YMCA policies and procedures and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

MEMBER SERVICE/COMMUNITY RELATIONS

Build relationships with members connecting each person with the YMCA.
Effectively maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations.
Serve as a YMCA representative, both within the organization and outside the organization.
Demonstrate and support the objectives of the organization as embodied in the mission statement and values.

OTHER

Assist in organization’s financial development efforts, including the annual fundraising campaign.
Serve on organization and community committees and teams as required.

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

Engaging Community
Communication & Influence
Critical Thinking & Decision Making
Program / Project Management
Developing Self & Others

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