Aquatics Director

YMCA
Salary
$45,000.00
Resumes Accepted Until
Resume Contact
[email protected]
YMCA of Metropolitan Columbus, GA is seeking an Aquatics Director to run two indoor pools.
Job Description

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit committed to strengthening the community through Youth 
Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. Oversees and maintains the successful creation of a safe and 
positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement under YMCA policies and procedures. Promote 
the YMCA’s four core values – Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility in all interactions and program activities.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or experience equivalent.
    • YMCA Team Leader certification preferred.
    • One to two years related experience preferred (e.g., as an aquatics coordinator or supervisor)
    • Current CPO or the ability to gain it within 90 days of hire date.
    • Minimum age of 21.
    • CPR for the Professional, AED First Aid, Oxygen certification, or ability to obtain within 30 days.
    • Lifeguard and Swim Lesson Instructor Certification

Essential Functions

1. 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. Promotes Safety Around Water initiatives through outreach
programs.
2. 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. Responsible for Inventory of pool chemicals, supplies and reagents. Checks the pools and pool 
areas for hazardous conditions, and coordinates cleaning and equipment maintenance schedules. Oversees
equipment repairs as needed.
3. Facilitate monthly in-service meetings that include skill review. Supervise staff and ensure appropriate staffing
of pools. Coordinate breaks and rotate staff. Ensure program quality and monitor staff performance and member
service.
4. Ensures records of staff certifications and current and complete, providing copies to Human Resources. Maintains 
current certifications. Able to lead certification courses for CPR, Lifeguards and Swim Lessons.
5. Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers. Reviews and evaluates staff
performance.
6. Works with Head Swim Team Coach and Lead Swim Instructor to oversee those programs.

Required Certifications

Life Guard, Life Guard Instructor, CPO, YMCA Swim Instructor all preferred.