Aquatics Director

YMCA
Salary
$55,000.00
$60,000.00
Resumes Accepted Until
Resume Contact
[email protected]
Dive into your career on the Oregon Coast—manage programs, staff, and safety while building confident swimmers and a stronger community.
Job Description

The Aquatics Director at the Tillamook County Family YMCA plays a vital role in advancing the Y’s mission as a leading nonprofit dedicated to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This position cultivates a welcoming, genuine, and purpose-driven culture while leading high-quality, member-focused aquatics programs. With a focus on safety, engagement, and community impact, the Aquatics Director ensures every participant feels supported, inspired, and connected.

Qualifications

Previous Lifeguard Supervision required
CPR/First Aid/Lifeguard Certification required
College Degree or equivalent work experience in related field required
Lifeguard Trainer preferred
Swim Lesson Trainer preferred
CPO preferred

Essential Functions
  1. Ensures programs and services meet community needs including 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.
  2. Monitors daily pool operations (two pools in facility) 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, facility maintenance, and safety drills.
  3. 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 trainings. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete. Conducts or delegates in-services.
  4. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.
  5. Manages department programs, 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 classes, practices and meets.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

Communication & Influence
Developing Self & Others
Engaging Community

Required Certifications

See above qualifications list