Association Director of Aquatic Advancement

Company: YMCA of the USA
Location: Everett
Posted on: April 5, 2021

Job Description:

Association Director of Aquatic Advancement Love aquatics? Enjoy aquatic operations, dreaming up ways and advancing aquatics programs? Join us in the beautiful Pacific Northwest! YMCA YMCA of Snohomish County Location Job Description The YMCA of Snohomish County is looking for an innovative, energetic, inspiring, out-going and experienced aquatic professional to be the face of aquatic programs for our YMCA Association and provide leadership county-wide for our major aquatic programs. The YMCA of Snohomish County is the largest single provider of aquatic programs in the county, with 8 pools and 6 aquatic centers. In addition to Association-wide leadership responsibilities, this position will oversee the total operations of the NEW Everett YMCA Aquatics Center, including: Facility scheduling, budget development/management, marketing, promotion, programming, facility/equipment maintenance; staff, participant and member communication; volunteer & staff management, community relations and collaborations with community partners! Qualifications -- Five or more years of aquatics leadership/management/supervisory experience -- Bachelor's degree in Recreation or related field preferred -- Current YMCA Lifeguard and YMCA Swim Instructor/Trainer/Trainer of Trainers, preferred -- Current First Aid, CPR Pro, AED, O2, BBP certifications - Trainer/Instructor (within 90 days) -- Ability to direct total aquatics operations through supervision of staff, budget, marketing, public relations, and program development -- Ability to exercise sensitivity in dealing with individuals of diverse socio-economic backgrounds, cognitive and physical abilities as well as individuals of diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds -- Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations, leaders and across the organization. Essential Functions Job Duties/Responsibilities: -- Oversight and leadership of Aquatic Advancement for the YMCA of Snohomish County -- Direct Oversight and Leadership of Everett YMCA Aquatic Center Operations and Programs -- Responsible for driving program development and quality assurance for the major aquatic product lines of the YMCA of Snohomish County: -- Swimming Lessons, Safety Around Water, Swim Teams, Lifeguard & Swim Academy and Lifeguarding -- Serve as the primary liaison between the 6 YMCA branches and the Association -- Represent and promote the YMCA across the County and develop positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities in the aquatic program industry. -- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community partners in the service delivery area to reach strategic plan goals -- Oversee the hiring, training, and supervision of Everett Aquatic Center staff and Association Aquatic Leadership -- Develop, monitor, and manage the Everett YMCA aquatics department budgets. Review all YMCA of Snohomish County aquatics department budgets monthly with the Branch Executives and branch aquatic leadership; identify areas that need attention and develop monthly action plan -- Develop and direct high-quality member engagement strategies and programs that support community needs -- Ensure the safety and maintenance of high-quality facility, andequipment -- Direct marketing, public relations and communication efforts across the County -- Serve as a member of the Everett YMCA leadership team and support the overall objectives of the YMCA Cause-Driven Leadership-- Competencies Multi-Team or Branch Leader Core Competencies Mission Advancement: -- Reinforces the YMCA values within the branch, organization and the community -- Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the YMCA efforts for all stakeholders -- Implements effective systems to develop volunteers at program, fundraising, and policy leadership levels -- Secures resources and support for all philanthropic endeavors -- Develops strategies to ensure staff and volunteers reflect the community -- Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance the relationships throughout Snohomish County -- Serves as a community leader building collaborations based on trust and credibility to advance the YMCA mission and goals -- Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals -- Provides tools and resources for the development of others Operational Effectiveness: -- Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions -- Involves members and community in the development of programs and activities -- Ensures execution of plans -- Institutes sound accounting procedures, and financial controls -- Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement Personal Growth: -- Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches -- Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change -- Anticipates challenges that can sidetrack or derail growth and personal learning -- Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology

Keywords: YMCA of the USA, Everett , Association Director of Aquatic Advancement, Executive , Everett, Washington