Aquatics Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Aquatics Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of aquatics staff, programming, and operations at the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to community strengthening through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Creating a supportive and inclusive environment is integral to this role.   

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Develop, implement, and manage high-quality aquatic programs that align with community needs and uphold YMCA standards of quality, safety, and care. Expand programs as per strategic plans.
2. Supervise aquatics staff and volunteers, handling recruitment, hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations. Motivate staff to achieve department and organizational goals. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete.
3. Develop and manage department budget to meet or exceed targets, utilizing data to analyze enrollment trends and fiscal objectives.
4. Complete all required department safety and quality documentation and drills on required timelines. Be an active participant of the Safety Committee.
5. Conduct internal and external safety training for lifeguards, swim instructors, staff and community, ensuring certifications are up-to-date.
6. Maintain program statistics to assess effectiveness and participation levels. Schedule and oversee pool facilities.
7. Ensure pools comply with health and safety standards, maintaining cleanliness, appropriate temperature, chemical balance, and conducting timely water testing and maintenance.
8. Demonstrate strong relationship-building skills in all interactions, promptly addressing member and community inquiries and complaints to enhance customer satisfaction.
9. Provide coverage for swimming lessons or lifeguard shifts as needed, ensuring proper pool coverage and offering support as required.
10. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.  
11. Support YMCA fundraising activities and special events.