Aquatics Director

YMCA
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Job Description

The Aquatics Director intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing and determined while also managing high-quality, member focused Aquatics programs.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, physical education, exercise psychology, behavioral science, or a health-related field and 2+ years in aquatics OR 4+ years in aquatics 1+ years of supervisory responsibilities
  • YMCA Lifeguard Certification
  • Certified Pool Operator
  • Available for a 6–7-hour shift (shifts can vary from 5 a.m. - 10 p.m. M-F and 5 a.m. - 6 p.m. S-S) serving as a DOD with 2-3 hours each day dedicated to completing departmental administrative duties
     
    PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 5+ years of aquatics experience
  • 2+ years of program or people leadership experience
  • ASHI CPR Instructor
Essential Functions
  • Hire, schedule, train, and develop lifeguard staff.
  • Monitor daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations and conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pools.
  • Maintain accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance.
  • Conduct Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR trainings and monthly in-services with lifeguards.
  • Ensure records of staff certifications are current and complete. 
  • Model relationship-building skills in all interactions.
  • Maintain regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility. 
  • Manage online pool schedule/reservation system.  
  • Complete staff bi-weekly payroll and manage budget. 
  • Train and support lifeguards on Workplace Safety Guidelines. 
  • Support changed member traffic flow into the pool. 
  • Prepare lifeguards with daily reservation rosters. 
  • Serve as a building Director on Duty (DOD). 
  • DOD will ensure members and branch staff are following safety protocol, pre-check guidelines, etc.