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Job Description
Under the direction of the District VP and in accordance with Association policies, the District Aquatic Recruiter/Trainer is responsible for the leadership and advancement of the Aquatics training program and staff recruitment for their assigned District. This position will be accountable for the development and implementation of District wide in-service trainings, lifeguard certification trainings, and swim instructor trainings. The District Recruiter/Trainer will work closely with Branch Aquatics Directors to ensure safe operations of all aquatic programming, staff training and recruitment.
Qualifications
The District Recruiter/Trainer must possess a Bachelor's degree, or equivalent education/experience, with a minimum of 3-5 years of successful program development and management experience in an aquatics environment. The incumbent will have a high level of knowledge and demonstrated competence in the areas of aquatics programming. Appropriate aquatic certifications are required. The District Recruiter/Trainer should have a positive history of leadership in the areas of staff, volunteer and program development, fiscal budgeting and management, and operational procedures. Team Leader Certification preferred. Proven ability to display initiative, good judgment and ability to make decisions independently. Able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills; public speaking, capacity to prepare reports, conduct training programs, create policies and guidelines, proven financial development experience and skills. Must possess competent computer skills in the Windows environment, and in the YMCA's operating software.
Essential Functions
- Actively recruit aquatic staff.
- Train and certify lifeguards.
- Train and certify swim instructors.
- Ensure all documentation for trainings and safety are completed.
- Assist Aquatics Directors in the hiring of Lifeguards, Swim Instructors and Coaches.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays based upon the needs of the YMCA.
- Ability to travel to all Branches within the District.
- Will ensure data within the Y-Improvement model is accurate and up to date.
- Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and onboarding employees, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Assist in the implementation of aquatics staff in-service programs by providing direction, leadership, support, and efficiencies for team members through strategic planning, administrative standardization, registration, quality standards, and risk management according to the YMCA of the USA Aquatic Safety Guidelines.
- Maintain all Association standards and guidelines while ensuring that updated documentation is met and available at all times.
- Participates as a member of the aquatics cabinet program management team meetings
- Have an active role and assist in the Annual Campaign.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):
Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fundraising.
Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.
Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.
Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. 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.
Required Certifications
Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR, AED, Oxygen, Swim Instructor
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