Aquatics Director - Chula Vista

YMCA of San Diego County • Chula Vista, CA

2d • $70,304 - $78,748

About The Position

The Aquatics Director oversees and leads the YMCA of San Diego County Aquatics Program, including developing, administering, implementing, and evaluating programs. The role manages department operations, aquatic safety and pool systems, staff and volunteers, budgets, and program development. The position also serves as Manager-on-duty when necessary and helps maintain safe, clean, and attractive facilities.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with one to two Saturdays per month. The listed annual pay range is USD $70,304.00 to $78,747.88.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Education, or a related field, or equivalent experience in aquatics.
• At least 3 years of aquatic supervisory experience.
• Current CPO certification within 60 days of employment.
• Current First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22), CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and Oxygen Administration certifications.
• Current Lifeguard Certification from YMCA of the USA or the Red Cross.
• Current YMCA of the USA Swim Lesson Instructor Certification or Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification; YMCA certification must be obtained within 6 months.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification covering Adult and Child/Infant must be obtained within 30 days of hire and issued by the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or American Safety & Health Institute.
• Proven supervisory skills in hiring, training, evaluating, and motivating staff and volunteers, and developing an effective staff team.
• Strong organizational abilities and initiative to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work well with the public, staff, and volunteers.
• Proven fiscal management skills and knowledge and expertise in aquatics programming.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency, observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations, apply policies and procedures, and lead and participate in group activities and related physical skills.
• Must be fingerprinted before reporting to work; subsequent arrest notifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all Aquatics Department functions, including aquatic safety, hazardous materials, pool mechanics, swim lessons, lifeguarding, swim team, and specialty classes.
• Audit pool systems and equipment, ensure water quality meets state codes and local regulations, and ensure aquatic staff monitor and maintain proper chemical balance.
• Assess program success and assist with developing and implementing new programs.
• Develop, control, and monitor Aquatics Department budgets and ensure budgets meet year-end outcomes.
• Plan, conduct, and document monthly staff meetings focused on safety, established policies and procedures, and customer service.
• Serve as Manager-on-duty when necessary.
• Assist in maintaining clean, attractive, safe, and well-maintained facilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee perks and benefits are referenced through the YMCA of San Diego County Employee Benefits page; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager