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LIKE BEING IN THE WATER?
MAKE A SPLASH WITH A JOB AT THE Y!
Now Hiring Detroit SWIMS Program Director at the YMCA
YMCA Employee Benefits
- FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs
- Flexible Scheduling
- Family-friendly Work Environment
- Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan
General Function
Under the guidance of the Executive Director-SWIMS, the Detroit SWIMS Program Director will work with Y team member to help grow the Detroit SWIMS program. The Program Director support the day-to-day operations of Detroit SWIMS and the intent to increase both program quality and the number of children we serve in the tri-county area. The SWIMS Program Director will support the SWIMS Executive Director in developing partnerships with schools, municipalities and other youth serving organizations.
Education/Experience/Training/Certifications
- An Associate’s degree or equivalent in Physical Education, Recreation, or related field is required. Bachelors’ Degree in Physical Education, Recreation, or related field is preferred.
- Aquatics program experience is required.
- 2 years with a Bachelor’s degree.
- 3 years with an Associate’s degree or equivalent.
- Demonstrated commitment to aquatics.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Prior experience managing and developing aquatic-related programming is required.
- A minimum of 2 years’ supervisory experience including hiring, managing and developing staff is required.
- Certifications in CPR-Pro, AED, Emergency O2, First Aid, American Red Cross Lifeguard, American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor, and YMCA Swim Instructor preferred at time of hire or must be obtained from a YMCA-approved instructor within three months of hire
Position Benefits
- Paid Time Off and 10 Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D Insurance
- Short-term/Long-term Disability and Flexible Spending Account
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Work in partnership with the Executive Director-Detroit Swims and the VP of Operations-Community Initiatives to establish a funding case on an annual/seasonal basis based on annual delivery expectations.
- Contribute to identifying potential supporters and donors to support the program.
- Contact liaison for the communications and marketing department for Detroit SWIMS.
- Reach out to schools and community centers with pools, presenting Detroit SWIMS as a partnership opportunity.
- Orchestrate off-site pool use, communicating with administration, facility staff and YMCA staff to ensure safe execution of the program.
- Coordinate and recruit an active volunteer base, including program volunteers and working with the Detroit SWIMS Committee members.
- Performs other assigned duties as directed by Supervisor
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