Director of Aquatics & Water Safety - Marblehead YMCA

🌊 Lead. Protect. Inspire.
Now Hiring: Director of Aquatics & Water Safety
YMCA of the North Shore

Are you a strong, safety-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced aquatics environment? Do you have a passion for water safety, team development, and creating exceptional member experiences? If so, the YMCA of the North Shore is ready for you to dive in! 💦

As our Director of Aquatics & Water Safety, you’ll take the lead in shaping a safe, efficient, and welcoming aquatic environment. From managing lifeguard teams to overseeing pool operations and safety compliance, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring every swimmer, member, and guest has a positive and secure experience.

This is more than an operations role—it’s an opportunity to lead a team, elevate safety standards, and make a lasting impact in your community.

🛟 What You’ll Lead

• Lifeguard Leadership
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and supervise a high-performing lifeguard team
• Ensure consistent and vigilant coverage on the pool deck at all times
• Operations & Scheduling
• Oversee pool schedules and layouts to maximize usage and efficiency
• Collaborate with Swim Lessons, Membership, and Competitive Swim teams to meet program needs
• Manage payroll accuracy and staff scheduling
• Safety, Training & Compliance
• Lead lifeguard certification courses, CPR/AED, and First Aid trainings
• Conduct monthly in-service trainings and skill evaluations
• Ensure all certifications are current and compliant
• Oversee DPH licensing requirements, pool permits, and CPO logs
• Communication & Coordination
• Serve as the primary point of contact for aquatics operations and updates
• Communicate schedule changes and facility updates clearly to staff and members
• Coordinate pool rentals and maintain relationships with local school districts
• Administrative Leadership
• Manage administrative functions for both Marblehead Aquatics and Competitive Aquatics programs
• Ensure smooth, organized, and efficient day-to-day operations

✅ What You Bring

• Proven leadership experience in aquatics, lifeguarding, or facility operations
• Strong knowledge of water safety, risk management, and compliance standards
• Certification to teach lifeguarding, CPR/AED, and First Aid (or ability to obtain)
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills
• Confident communicator who can collaborate across teams and departments
  A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Passion for safety, team development, and community impact

🌟 Why You’ll Love This Role

• 🌊 Lead a dynamic, mission-driven aquatics program
• 💙 Make a direct impact on safety and community wellness
• 📈 Grow your career in a supportive, collaborative environment
• 🧠 Bring new ideas and continuously improve programming

💙 Why Work for the Y?

• At the YMCA, you’re more than an employee—you’re part of something bigger.
• 📚 Professional Growth: Paid training, development, and advancement opportunities
• 🩺 Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and employer-paid life insurance (full-time)
• 🕒 Generous Time Off: 3 weeks vacation + sick and personal time
• 💰 Retirement: 12% employer-funded retirement plan (vested, no match required)
• 🏊 Free Membership: Access to fitness, aquatics, programs, and discounts on childcare & camp
• 🤝 Community Impact: Work for a mission-driven organization that changes lives every day

✨ Ready to lead with purpose and make waves in your community? Apply today!