Aquatics Senior Program Director

Under the direction of the Executive Leadership and consistent with the mission and policies of the YMCA of Western North Carolina, the Senior Program Director oversees the consistent implementation of best practices in Aquatics across the Association, including daily pool and aquatic program operations, volunteer and staff development, financial management and collaborations with community agencies. The Senior Program Director is accountable for ensuring the delivery of programs and services to YMCA members and participants that span numerous locations. They are a vital member of YMCA leadership staff and a highly visible representative of the YMCA mission and core values. They are accountable for knowing and properly executing YMCA policies and procedures. Bachelor\'s degree in human services, social services, business, or equivalent is required. (Extensive related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.) Three or more years of management experience YMCA Multi-Team or Branch Leader certification is preferred or obtained within two years from the hire date. CPR and First Aid certifications required and maintained throughout length of employment. Red Cross Lifeguard and Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor required within 60 days of hire and maintained throughout length of employment. YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor required and maintained throughout length of employment YMCA Swim Lesson Trainer achieved within 6 months of employment and maintained throughout length of employment. Management experience in YMCA or another Non-Profit environment preferred. Experience with multi-department or location experience preferred. Red Cross Lifeguard Trainer preferred. YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor Trainer preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to direct multiple department operations through volunteer development, staff supervision, development and monitoring of branch budget, marketing, and public relations, and program development. Comprehensive knowledge of the day-to-day operational aspects of aquatic facilities, including pool maintenance, water quality, equipment maintenance, and scheduling. Understanding and staying updated on local, state, and federal safety regulations and guidelines pertaining to aquatic facilities and programs. Financial acumen to create and manage budgets for multiple sites, including revenue generation and cost control. Knowledge of training, certification, and staff development programs for lifeguards, instructors, and facility staff. Capable of creating and implementing long-term strategies for program growth and improvement. Identifying and implementing innovative programs and safety measures to enhance the aquatics experience. STATISTICAL DATA

The scope of responsibilities includes supervision of multiple direct reports. Responsibilities include oversight of aquatic programming across multiple locations, serving over 4,000 swim lesson participants a year. This position has shared budget responsibility of $890,000+ in revenue and management of $1.5M in expenses.

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