Branch Aquatics Director

YMCA
Hourly
$20.00
$23.00
Resumes Accepted Until
Resume Contact
[email protected]
Dive into leadership! Inspire your team, lead aquatic programs, and strengthen our community as the Mitchell County YMCA Aquatics Director.
Job Description

Reporting to the Branch Executive Director, the Aquatics Director serves as a key member of the Mitchell County YMCA's leadership team, providing overall direction and accountability for the aquatic department. This position balances program quality, operational effectiveness, staff leadership, and responsible resource management to ensure the department contributes meaningfully to the branch's success and long-term sustainability.

The Aquatics Director plays an important role in shaping the direction of aquatic services, strengthening departmental performance, and ensuring that programs remain responsive to the evolving needs of the community. Through thoughtful leadership and cross-departmental collaboration, this position helps translate organizational priorities into meaningful outcomes while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, service excellence, and continuous improvement.

As a representative of the YMCA's mission and core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, the Aquatics Director contributes to an organizational culture where employees are supported, relationships are strengthened, and the Y remains a trusted community resource.

Qualifications
  1. Education & Experience:
    • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
    • Minimum of two years of related aquatics experience preferred, including supervisory or program coordination responsibilities.
    • Swim team and competitive swimming leadership experience preferred.
  2. Leadership, Communication & Professional Skills:
    • Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
    • Ability to effectively lead and develop staff while fostering a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for individuals across diverse backgrounds.
    • Ability to exercise sound judgement, maintain positive relationships, and uphold organizational policies and safety standards.
  3. Additional Requirements: 
    • Successful completion of required background screening in accordance with YMCA policy.
    • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed.
Essential Functions
  1. Aquatic Program Management
    • Plan, implement and evaluate aquatic programs, classes, swim meets, and special events that respond to community needs and support YMCA goals
    • Monitor program participation, quality, and outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement and growth.
  2. Staff Leadership & Development
    • Recruit, train, supervise, schedule, and evaluate staff aquatic staff and voluntees, providing ongoing coaching and professional development.
    • Maintain appropriate staffing coverage, required certifications, and training records while fostering a positive, collaborative, and accountable team culture
  3. Aquatic Operations, Safety & Compliance
    • Oversee daily aquatic operations, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, YMCA policies, and established health and safety standards.
    • Monitor pool conditions, water quality, equipment, and maintenance needs, ensuring accurate operational records.
    • Maintain emergency preparedness through staff training, safety drills, established response procedures, and appropriate incident documentation.
  4. Fiscal Management & Resource Stewardship
    • Develop, manage, and monitor the aquatic department budget, including program revenue, expenditres, staffing costs, and resource allocation.
    • Support responsible financial management and sustainable departmental operations.
  5. Community Engagement & Organizational Collaboration
    • Commaborate with YMCA leadership, staff, and community partners to strengthen participation, promote aquatic programs, and expand water safety education.
    • Support membership growth, fundraising, community outreach, and other initiatives that advance the YMCA's mission.
    • Participate in organizational meetings, training, and professional development opportunities to support departmental and Association-wide goals.

Additional Responsibilities: Perform other duties as assigned by the Branch Executive Director or Executive Leadership in support of the YMCA's mission and operational needs.

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

Functional Expertise:  Knowledgeable in all aspects of aquatics programming, pool operations, and safety standards.

Communication & Influence:  Strong ability to effectively communicate with diverse groups, including members, staff, and community partners.

Developing Self & Others:  Committed to the development and growth of both personal and team skills.

Fiscal Management:  Efficiently manages budgets, resources, and operational goals. Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. 

Required Certifications

Upon Hire: Current Lifeguard Certification required.

Within 90 Days: Lifeguard Trainer Certification, Certified Pool Operator Certification