Aquatic Director

Alexandria Area YMCA•Alexandria, MN

9d•$56,000 - $66,000

About The Position

The Alexandria Area YMCA is seeking an Aquatics Director to lead the day-to-day operations of its aquatics department. The role oversees aquatics staff, programming, safety, and facility operations while creating a positive experience for members, participants, and employees. The Aquatics Director is responsible for the department’s staff, programs, and operations and helps create a supportive, inclusive environment consistent with the YMCA’s commitment to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This full-time, exempt leadership role leads high-quality aquatic programs, develops employees, maintains safety and quality standards, and builds relationships with community members and partners. The position pays $56,000–$66,000 annually. Occasional coverage of swimming lessons or lifeguard shifts may be needed.

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; supervisory or leadership experience is preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and computer skills.
Complete Certified Pool Operator training within 60 days of hire.
Flexible availability for irregular shifts, including evenings and weekends.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform job functions and supervise activities.
Ability to speak and hear effectively; alertness to noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment.
Ability to maintain continuous awareness of surroundings to ensure participant safety.
Ability to use hands and arms and reach; perform standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling as needed.
Specific vision abilities, including close and distance vision.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead, implement, and manage high-quality aquatic programs aligned with community needs and YMCA standards; expand programs as outlined in strategic plans.
Recruit, hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate aquatics staff; develop and motivate employees and keep certifications and required records 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; 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.