Aquatic Program 173010 - Director, Aquatics

POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community 
through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Develops, organizes and implements 
high quality, member and community-focused YMCA aquatic programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
 Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA 
objectives and goals. Establishes new program activities and expands programs within the community 
in accordance with strategic and operating plans. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships 
with community organizations.
 Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules, and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Reviews 
and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Ensures 
records of staff certifications are current and complete.
 Conducts regular/ frequent sanitation of all equipment (rescue and member used), and assigned areas 
as outlined by YMCA Leadership. 
 Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local, and federal, and YMCA health and safety 
regulations.
 Ensures aquatic safety best practices are in place throughout the branch and that a culture of aquatic 
safety is developed by conducting safety drills that involves multiple departments and assures team 
adhesiveness in an emergency. This also ensures that all staff members are aware of protocols when 
responding to an emergency in the facility.
 Conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pool(s). 
 Secures and schedules pool facilities. 
 Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance.
 Conducts/Assures lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid and CPR trainings are delivered. 
 Creates and schedules YMCA aquatics programs (such as swim lessons, water fitness classes, and 
swim team practices and meets).
 Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
 Develops and monitors safety, swim team and program budgets to meet fiscal objectives.
 Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events.
 Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Responds to 
all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
 Assists with Program Committee meetings
 Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation 
in program. 
 Serve as a Cause Driven Leader on Duty (CDLOD). 
 Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
 Associates Degree preferred. 
 In lieu of Associates Degree, High School diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate of competency and
2-3 years of the related work experience.
Experience: 
 Minimum of three (3) years of related experience required
 Three (3) years supervisor and/or leadership experience preferred, ex. head Lifeguard, aquatics 
coordinator or supervisor

Certification(s) and Requirements:
 Certified Pool Operator required. Preferred before hire, or must be obtained within 90 days of 
employment.
 Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification required
 Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor Certification preferred
 CPR and First Aid certification and Safety training required within 30 days of hire

Technical Skills and Knowledge: 
 Within 30 days of hire, completion of YMCA program-specific and Operational trainings: Blood 
Borne Pathogen, Ten Commandments of Effective Lifeguarding, Child Abuse Prevention and 
Recognition, Incident Reporting, Bullying, Active Shooter, Allergies, Driver Safety, Harassment, 
Proper Lifting, New Employee Orientation and Program and Financial Operation Trainings 
 Completion of YMCA aquatics training and trainer certifications.
 Demonstrate commitment to the mission, cause of the YMCA, and uphold its values and ethics. 
 Ability to work effectively work with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and 
perceptions
 Willingness and ability to be a mandated reporter for any signs or suspicion of child abuse and 
neglect. All employees are required to follow the child abuse and neglect reporting process: 
completion of Suspected Child Abuse/Neglect reporting form, calling children protective services 
(696-Kids) and notifying your immediate supervisor, branch executive, risk management and 
human resources department (s).

SUMMARY OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

DISCLAIMER:
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive 
list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description 
amended at any time.