Aquatics Director

The Aquatics Director, under the guidance of the Executive Director & Association Aquatics Lead, will lead and oversee all swim programs and daily pool operations. This role ensures that programs are safe, high-quality, and well organized for all participants.

We're looking for a detail-oriented, organized, and flexible leader who can plan, manage multiple tasks, and step in where needed—whether that’s on deck, supporting staff, or handling administrative duties. The ideal candidate is an innovative team player who brings fresh ideas, plays a strategic role in growing our programs, and ensures that safety remains the top priority in all pool spaces.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures programs and services meet community needs to include supervising existing program activities, establishing new program activities, and expanding the program within the community as needed. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information
• Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations and conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pools. Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance.
• Recruits and hires diverse staff and volunteer teams across multiple dimensions of diversity. Onboards and develops them for success. Conducts lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid and CPR training. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete.
• Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within areas of responsibility.
• Manages the program, including developing and monitoring the program budget to meet fiscal objectives; compiling program statistic to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in program; securing and scheduling the pool facilities; and creating and scheduling the classes, practices and meets.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITES:

• Ensure collaboration with marketing team for program promotion.
• Participate in and provide leadership for the Annual Campaign in all assigned areas.
• Represent the YMCA and maintain appropriate relationships with area organizations, community leaders, and businesses.
• Carry out special projects and other duties as assigned.

• College degree in a related field or equivalent is strongly preferred.
• The ability to relate to a diverse group of people from all social and economic segments of the community is essential.
• Must be capable of working under pressure, have good communication skills (both verbal and written) when dealing with various members and employees, and must possess effective organizational skills.
• Must have experience leading and supporting others to grow and succeed.
• This director must have a broad overview of the YMCA as it operates as a local, national and international movement. Experience in departments other than aquatics is a plus.
• Must hold and maintain trainer level, current certifications in Lifeguarding (YMCA Lifeguard or American Red Cross preferred), Swim Instruction, First-aid and CPR-Pro, AED and Oxygen Administration. Additional YMCA aquatics certifications are a plus.
• Must be able to operate standard recreational, office and computer equipment.
• Must be able to stay organized and manage tasks effectively in a busy environment.
• Must have the physical endurance to sit or stand for extended periods of time indoors or outdoors.
• Must possess auditory and verbal capabilities in order to monitor environment and swimmers well-being.
• This job description may not be all inclusive. Employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned. This job description may be modified when appropriate by Human Resources.

• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Contribution