Aquatic Director

Alexandria Area YMCA•Alexandria, MN

1d•$56,000 - $66,000

About The Position

The Alexandria Area YMCA is seeking an experienced and motivated leader to oversee its Aquatics Department and make a meaningful impact on children, families, and adults in the community. The Aquatics Director manages day-to-day department operations, including staff leadership, programming, safety, scheduling, and facility operations. The role leads a team, develops high-quality aquatic programs, promotes a strong safety culture, and supports an environment where staff and participants can thrive. This is a full-time, exempt position with an annual pay range of $56,000–$66,000. The director leads aquatic programs that meet community needs and YMCA quality, safety, and care standards; manages and develops aquatics staff; assists with budget management; maintains safety and quality documentation; schedules pool facilities; and builds relationships with members, employees, participants, and community partners. The position may occasionally provide coverage for swim lessons or lifeguard shifts and supports program marketing, fundraising, and special events.

Requirements

Minimum age of 21.
Current National Lifeguarding Certification or completion within 60 days of hire.
Current WSI Certification or completion within 60 days of hire.
At least 1 year of experience in an aquatics-related field.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and computer skills.
Complete Certified Pool Operator training within 60 days of hire.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform job functions and supervise activities with sufficient strength, agility, and mobility.
Ability to remain alert to noises and distress signals and maintain continuous awareness of surroundings to ensure participant safety.
Ability to speak and hear effectively; use hands and arms and reach; and stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed.
Flexible availability for irregular shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in Health Science, Recreation, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
Aquatics-related experience in a supervisory or leadership role.

Responsibilities

Lead, implement, and manage high-quality aquatic programs aligned with community needs and YMCA standards; expand programs according to strategic plans.
Recruit, hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate aquatics staff; develop and motivate employees and ensure staff certifications and records are current.
Assist in developing and managing the department budget.
Complete required department safety and quality documentation and drills on time, and participate in the Safety Committee.
Conduct internal safety training for lifeguards and swim instructors.
Maintain program statistics to assess effectiveness and participation.
Schedule pool facilities.
Build relationships with members, participants, employees, and community partners, and promptly address questions, concerns, and complaints.
Provide occasional coverage for swimming lessons or lifeguard shifts as needed.
Assist with marketing and distributing program information.
Support YMCA fundraising activities and special events.