Aquatics Director

YMCA
Salary
$70,000.00
How to Apply
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Join the Hockomock Area YMCA as Aquatics Director in Foxboro! Lead a great team, grow programs, and create a safe, welcoming environment.
Job Description

The Hockomock Area YMCA is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Aquatics Director to lead our aquatics programs and team at the Foxboro Invensys Branch. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys developing people, creating engaging programs, and helping provide a safe and welcoming experience for members and families.

The Aquatics Director oversees the branch’s indoor and outdoor pools, hot tub, and splash pad, while leading a team of Lifeguards and Swim Instructors. This position is responsible for program quality, staff development, scheduling, safety, budgeting, and community-focused programming.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree (BA) from a four-year college or university
  • Certified Pool Operator (CPO) preferred
  • Prior Aquatics management experience, preferably in a Y environment
  • Strong relationship building skills and supervisory skills
  • Well organized
  • Experience with budget management
  • Prior Lifeguard and/or Swim Instructor experience
  • Ability to problem-solve in situations where only limited standardization exists
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
  • Maintain current certification in the following:YMCA Lifeguard Certification
    • YMCA Swim Instructor Certification
    • YMCA Swim Trainer Certification
    • First Aid and CPR Certificate
    • PALS - Principles of Aquatics Leadership
Essential Functions
  • Ensure YMCA quality and safety standards are met or exceeded
  • Hire, train, supervise, and support Lifeguards and Swim Instructors
  • Oversee pool operations, staffing, schedules, and emergency preparedness
  • Observe Swim Instructors and support consistent, high-quality programming
  • Communicate with staff, members, and families in a caring and professional manner
  • Develop and maintain programs that meet the needs of our community
  • Collaborate with Branch and Association staff on youth and community programs
  • Maintain equipment and coordinate facility repairs with Maintenance
  • Manage the annual aquatics budget and monitor monthly financials
  • Participate in Branch and Association meetings, trainings, and ongoing learning
  • Follow and reinforce YMCA policies, procedures, and safety practices
  • Model the YMCA’s values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility