Job Details

Serving over 20,000 active youth, adult, and family members, the West Branch of the Treasure Valley Family YMCA helps members lead a healthier, happier life. Facility amenities and features include six fitness studios, three racquetball courts, full-court basketball gym, youth activity center, climbing wall, 50-meter swimming pool, and training pool.

The West Boise YMCA is currently seeking a qualifiedAquatics Director. This position is responsible for administering the total operation of the department within Branch and Association parameters, overseeing the safe management of programs, facilities, volunteer and staff development, and financial development within the department.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Aquatics staff to ensure program area operations are consistent with approved Leading Practices.
• Supervise Aquatics staff, including hiring, onboarding, role-modeling, coaching, scheduling, certification management, and on-going development.
• Recruits and manages volunteers as needed per current Volunteer Policies and Guidelines.
• Expand existing programs and establish new programs and activities in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
• Develop and ensure that Lifeguards are trained and ready to serve as First Responders for assigned areas.
• Respond to member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
• Develop and monitor program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
• Manage all aspects of programming to ensure budget, quality and safety expectations are met.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in recreation or sports management, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum three years of experience in related field.
• Must be able to differentiate between colors (red, yellow, blue and green).
• Excellent human relations skills and an ability to maintain position communication with staff and members.
• Ability to address and make solid decision in emergency situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including telephone etiquette and computer use.

Schedule:

This is a full-time position working 40 hours weekly. Schedule requirements are Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm. Some evenings and weekends based on events and trainings as well as leadership responsibilities.

Benefits:

Treasure Valley Family YMCA provides a progressive work environment with great benefits for qualifying full-time employees.

Benefits include:
• 12% employer-funded retirement plan after two years of service with immediate vesting and ability to make additional contributions to retirement benefits through 403(b) savings plan
• High quality and affordable benefits including health (75% employer paid for family) and dental insurance (50% employer-paid for family)
• Free use of YMCA facilities for immediate family
• Generous paid-time off package, earning at the rate of 24 paid days off per year to start

Welcoming and Inclusion:

At the Y, we welcome everyone whose behavior adheres to our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We advance our cause by building a stronger and more equitable community where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, thrive, and reach their full potential with dignity. The Y is a force for building bridges among all people–regardless of ability, age, birthplace, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, race, or sexual orientation. The Y is for all.

How to Apply:

External candidates must complete an online application. If you have any questions regarding the position please visit our website at www.ymcatvidaho.org or contact ...@ymcatvidaho.org. All current YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended. Previous YMCA staff may email their updated resume and cover letter to ...@ymcatvidaho.org with the name of the job they are applying for in the subject line or apply through their existing UKG account.