Aquatics Director - Warrensville YMCA

YMCA of Greater Cleveland Recruitment Team • Warrensville Heights, OH

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About The Position

The Aquatics Director develops, organizes, and implements high-quality aquatic programs focused on members and the community. The role oversees aquatics programming, pool operations, safety, facilities, staff, budgets, and community relationships to support YMCA objectives and provide safe, healthy programs and services.

The director supervises personnel and volunteers; maintains compliance with applicable safety and health regulations; supports pool maintenance and sanitation; coordinates aquatic trainings and programs; and monitors program effectiveness and budgets. The position also responds to member and community inquiries, supports fundraising and special events, participates in Program Committee meetings, and serves as a Cause Driven Leader on Duty. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of related experience.
• Certified Pool Operator certification required, preferably before hire or to be obtained within 90 days of employment.
• Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification required.
• CPR and First Aid certification and safety training required within 30 days of hire.
• Within 30 days of hire, complete 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.
• Complete YMCA aquatics training and trainer certifications.
• Demonstrate commitment to the YMCA mission and cause and uphold its values and ethics.
• Ability to work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
• Willingness and ability to serve as a mandated reporter of suspected child abuse or neglect and follow the required reporting process.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree preferred; alternatively, a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate of competency with two to three years of related work experience.
• Three years of supervisory and/or leadership experience preferred, such as head lifeguard, aquatics coordinator, or supervisor.
• Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise program activities to meet community needs and YMCA objectives; establish and expand programs in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations.
• Recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule, and direct personnel and volunteers; evaluate performance, motivate staff, and maintain current staff certification records.
• Conduct regular and frequent sanitation of rescue and member-used equipment and assigned areas.
• Monitor daily pool operations for compliance with state, local, federal, and YMCA health and safety regulations.
• Maintain aquatic safety practices throughout the branch, conduct drills involving multiple departments, and ensure staff know facility emergency protocols.
• Conduct and ensure proper maintenance of pools.
• Secure and schedule pool facilities.
• Maintain accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance.
• Conduct or ensure lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid, and CPR trainings are delivered.
• Create and schedule aquatic programs, including swim lessons, water fitness classes, and swim team practices and meets.
• Assist with marketing and distributing program information.
• Develop and monitor safety, swim team, and program budgets to meet fiscal objectives.
• Assist with YMCA fundraising activities and special events.
• Model relationship-building skills, including Listen First, and respond to member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
• Assist with Program Committee meetings.
• Compile program statistics and monitor and evaluate program effectiveness and participation.
• Serve as a Cause Driven Leader on Duty (CDLOD).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free membership to a local YMCA.
• Discounts on YMCA programs, including childcare; part-time positions do not receive the childcare discount.
• Additional employee discounts at many local places.
• Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits plan, including health, dental, and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Plan, retirement contributions of 9% paid by the YMCA of Greater Cleveland, and paid vacation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree