Detroit Swims Program Director

Job Description

Job Description

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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