Careers with a Cause
Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively influences the lives of people and communities. As the nation's leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the YMCA of San Francisco offers more than just a job--we offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community. At the Y, you can discover your passion and a lifelong career helping to solve some of the nation's most pressing social issues.
About the Job
The Director of Aquatics & Community Programming is a unique role serving at both the branch and Association level. The director is responsible for providing leadership to the Aquatics department of the Bayview branch, specifically the Bayview Safety Swim & Splash (BSSS) Program, and developing community-based aquatic programming for youth, families and adults within the YMCA of Greater San Francisco (YGSF) programs. The director offers aquatics expertise, support, and problem-solving capability to both Aquatic and Youth Development department leadership as well as branch executive leadership. The Director’s job will be approximately 60% focused at Bayview and Bayview-related programs and 40% YGSF Aquatics-related work. The Director of Aquatics & Community Programming will report to the Senior Director of Youth & Teen Services at the Bayview branch and will also have regular meetings, leadership support, and check-ins with the YGSF Aquatic Specialist.
Minimum Qualifications
- 21 years old or older
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 3-5 years of experience working in aquatics programming
- 3-5 years of experience in management or supervisory roles
- Must have basic computer knowledge (i.e. MS Office tools)
- Working knowledge of program management software tools (i.e. TREC/Salesforce, UPace)
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to perform under deadlines, multi-task, and possess high degree of organization
- Red Cross Lifeguard certification, YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor (YSLI) certification , BLS/AED/First Aid/Emergency Oxygen certification within 1 year
- Access to reliable transportation to travel to and from various branches, sites, and Association Office
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- CPO, LGI, YSLIT certified
- USA Swim Coach certified
- YUSA Multi Team Leader competency level
- Bi-lingual; Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Russian, or other languages
FOR NEW APPLICANTS:
FOR CURRENT STAFF AT THE Y OF SF:
All employees working with the YMCA are considered to have supervisory or disciplinary action relationship over minors. Job offers are conditional and contingent upon background clearance. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and CA Fair Chance Act, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records