Procurement director Jobs in Spokane Valley, WA

Job Description

Job Description

OUR CULTURE :

At the Y, you can channel your passion into a lifelong career helping to deliver positive change. Every day, our staff – of all ages and from all walks of life – work to bridge the gaps in community needs by nurturing the potential of youth and teens, improving our community’s health and well-being, and providing support to our neighbors, by serving others, building strong relationships, and incorporating our YMCA values into our everyday work.

POSITION SUMMARY :

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Aquatics Director develops and manages an effective Aquatics team, ensuring staff are prepared for emergency response and day-to-day pool events. The Aquatics Director promotes a safe and fun environment for members to participate in open swim and fulfilling programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Collaborate with staff members and local organizations to plan, develop, schedule, and evaluate program activities meeting the needs of YMCA community and objectives, including swim classes, water fitness classes, and swim team practices and meets
• Direct and coordinate the activities of Aquatics staff, including establishing work schedules, upholding work requirements such as keeping current staff certifications, and assisting with difficult or complicated duties
• Observe and evaluate workers’ professional appearance, performance, and behavior to ensure quality service and compliance with YMCA standards
• Serve as a member of the branch leadership team, modeling excellent listening and communication skills with staff, YMCA departments, and community organizations to retain members and increase participation in fundraising
• Recruit and hire staff members, maintain training and development programs, reviews, and evaluates staff performance, and develop strategies to motivate and retain staff
• Monitors daily pool operations and pool chemical levels, ensures adherence to all state, local, and YMCA health and safety regulations, and reports maintenance issues to the Facilities department in a timely manner
• Train staff in proper operational procedures and functions, and explain YMCA policies

QUALIFICATIONS :

Lifeguard Instructor, and AFO or CPO certification preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

The YMCA of the Inland Northwest commits to being an inclusive organization for all. Driven by our mission and values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility we actively work to close equity gaps for marginalized and underserved groups. We are inspired to elevate social justice issues facing our community, remove systemic barriers, welcome cultural diversity, and create equity for those in greatest need. Through collaboration with our diverse community partners together we work to effect meaningful change. In all things, we are dedicated to ensuring our Y is a safe, welcoming place for all people to be, belong, and become. The YMCA of the Inland Northwest provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants.

STARTING PAY : $22-$24 / hr

WHAT YOU GET FROM WORKING AT THE YMCA :

The happiest and most fulfilled Y staff are motivated to help others and want to be a part of something larger than themselves. Join our team! Come be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.

Apply today!