Aquatics Director

The Alexandria Area YMCA is looking for an Aquatics Director to join our leadership team, support employees and their work at the Y. The Aquatics Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of aquatics staff, programming, and operations at the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Creating a supportive and inclusive environment is integral to this role.

Essential Functions:  

1. Implement and manage existing 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, 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. Assist in the development and management of the department budget.  
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 safety training for lifeguards and swim instructors. 
6. Maintain program statistics to assess effectiveness and participation levels. 
7. Schedule pool facilities.
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.

Full-Time Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays Plus Birthday PTO
• Free YMCA Family Membership
• Discounts Child Care and YMCA Programs
• Health Savings Plan
• 401(a) and 403(b) Retirement Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans
• Mental Health Benefits – including free mental health sessions
• Professional Development
• Work-Life Balance