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At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Our staff members are people who drive this cause – it is because of our drive, our passion, our belief in others, and our belief in the strength of our mission that we are able to make a difference – every day.

JOB LOCATION: Wellmark YMCA
HOURS/DAYS SCHEDULE: Schedule Varies
PAY RANGE: $16.00-$18.00/hour
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: December 2, 2022 - applications will be reviewed after the closing date

POSITION OVERVIEW:
This position is primarily tasked with assisting the Aquatics Program Director in leadership for the aquatics facility, lifeguards and programs. This position is a key part of the leadership team and is responsible for creating a positive, member-focused culture. This is carried out through role modeling, establishing expectations, communicating, and making decisions that are consistent with this culture. This position is responsible for delivery of high quality aquatics programming, as well as managing to deliver safety, quality, and impact. This position supervises staff and volunteers and may manage community and vendor agreements and relationships.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT/MANAGMENT

• Create, develop and implement new and existing programs.
• Manage assigned program areas and activities, ensuring programs comply with all applicable YMCA standards and methods of operation and continually strive to attain the highest possible level of quality.
• Expand participation in assigned programs.
• Evaluate and review assigned programs to ensure consistent quality and Safety.
• Assist in development and distribution of materials to market and promote programs.

PROMOTION MANAGEMENT

• Assist in the development and distribution of materials to market and promote programs
• Coordinate communicate with assigned program participants.
• Assist in the identification of target audience(s) for assigned programs.

FISCAL MANAGEMENT

• Monitor scheduled hours to ensure payroll achieves budget goals.
• Prepare and submit all required financial information and reports.
• Prepare and submit required budget planning and management information for program area(s).

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

• Determine staffing needs of assigned program area(s) within YMCA guidelines and procedures.
• Assist and/or manage the recruiting and hiring of staff.
• Conduct required orientation and training for assigned staff.
• Manage, supervise, and evaluate assigned staff to ensure satisfactory job performance.
• Manage and maintain staffing to cover all areas of assigned program(s).
• Ensure applicable staff development opportunities are taken by assigned staff.
• Prepare and submit payroll paperwork and time/attendance information as required by YMCA policies and procedures and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

MEMBER SERVICE/COMMUNITY RELATIONS

• Build relationships with members connecting each person with the YMCA.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations.
• Serve as a YMCA representative, both within the organization and outside the organization.
• Demonstrate and support the objectives of the organization as embodied in the mission statement and values.

OTHER

• Assist in organization’s financial development efforts, including the annual fund raising campaign.
• Serve on organization and community committees and teams as required.
• Plan, prepare and organize special events as required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, social services, recreation, business, related field or equivalent work experience.
• Two to four years of experience in program management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Demonstrated computer skills in a Microsoft Office environment (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Ability to direct programs through supervision of volunteers and staff, development and monitoring of budgets, marketing and public relations, program development and fundraising.
• Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations.
• Proven track record of developing authentic and deepened relationships with others.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.
• Current Iowa Certified Pool Operator – with in the first 90 days if hired
• Current Red Cross Lifeguard Certifications or equivalent - prior to starting if hired
• Intro to Y’s Cause & Culture Online Course - prior to starting if hired
• YMCA Team Leader or Multi-team/Branch Leader certification preferred; or must achieve within two years from start.
• Training to be completed within the first 30 days and maintained afterwards.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the responsibilities of this position, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, lift up to ten pounds of weight, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job includes close and distance vision, and may at times require peripheral vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. This position usually works in an office and/or fitness oriented environment, but the mission of the organization may sometimes take them to non-standard workplaces. This position works a non-standard work week and will often work evening, weekend, and additional hours to accommodate management of program activities and representation of the organization at events.

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