Aquatics Director

Young Mens Christian Association Of South Hampton•Portsmouth, VA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Aquatics Director develops, organizes, and implements high-quality YMCA aquatic programs under the direction of the Executive Director and is responsible to the Vice President of Aquatics Experience. The role ensures aquatic experiences are safe, fun, and enjoyable for members and program participants, while overseeing safety, programming growth, operations, and staff development at the assigned center. The director manages the aquatics budget and program-related purchases, develops and schedules swim classes, rentals, water exercise, and family events, and monitors program participation and effectiveness. The role recruits, hires, trains, schedules, supervises, and evaluates aquatic personnel and volunteers; maintains current staff certification records; and ensures staff are trained in emergency procedures and receive regular in-service training. The position also oversees indoor and outdoor pool maintenance, pool care, chemical records, and compliance with applicable health and safety regulations. The director collaborates with center and Association teams and outside organizations to make pool facilities available for community needs, responds to member and community inquiries, participates in fundraising and special events, and completes required professional development and training. The position is accountable for program quality, safety and compliance, accreditation readiness, organizational goals, operating results, and participant and team member experience.

Requirements

Minimum age of 21.
Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, and Basic First Aid certifications.
Current YMCA Lifeguarding or Red Cross Deep Water Lifeguarding certification.
Obtain YMCA Lifeguard Instructor Certification within 180 days of hire.
Obtain Swim Instructor Certification within 90 days of hire if not already certified.
Obtain current CPO or AFO certification within 60 days of hire if not already certified.
Obtain trainer certifications in CPR, AED, O2, Swim Instructor, and Lifeguarding within one year of employment.
Supervisory experience required.
Ability to maintain required certifications and the necessary level of physical and mental readiness.
Ability to demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
Ability to instruct and observe participants and demonstrate proper swimming and stroke techniques.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods, lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, and lift or assist a small to average-sized child as needed.
Ability to safely demonstrate aquatic skills and perform the essential functions of teaching swim lessons.
Ability to maintain attention and communicate effectively in a loud, active aquatic environment.

Nice To Haves

Instructor-level lifeguarding certification.
Current Swim Instructor Certification.
Current CPO or AFO certification.
Three to five years of experience in the aquatics field.
A college degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

Supervise all aspects of aquatic safety at the assigned center and ensure staff are trained in emergency procedures.
Develop and manage the aquatics budget to meet fiscal objectives.
Purchase, inventory, and arrange delivery of program-related supplies in accordance with Association standards.
Direct and supervise aquatic program activities to meet community needs and YMCA objectives.
Establish and expand aquatic programs in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
Create and schedule swim classes, rentals, water exercise, and family events.
Build relationships in interactions, respond to member and community inquiries and complaints, compile program statistics, and evaluate program effectiveness and participation.
Recruit, hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate aquatic personnel and volunteers.
Develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals, and maintain complete and current staff certification records.
Conduct lifeguarding, swim instruction, oxygen administration, swim instructor First Aid, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation training.
Ensure regular staff in-service training and complete related reports and records.
Respond to emergencies immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
Participate in Program Committee and Cabinet meetings as necessary.
Participate in YMCA fundraising activities and special events.
Complete required employee training and comply with YMCA policies, procedures, safety precautions, regulations, and best practices.
Maintain the qualifications and certifications required of supervised staff, including Lifeguard III and Swim Instructor qualifications, and assist in other areas as assigned.
Maintain indoor and outdoor pools and accurate pool chemical and facility maintenance records in accordance with applicable regulations.
Work with center and Association teams and outside organizations to support community access to the pool.