Assistant Aquatics Director

Grand Traverse Bay YMCA • Traverse City, MI

4d • $50,000 - $58,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Aquatic Director provides leadership, supervision, and support to the aquatics team, with a primary focus on lifeguard operations, safety, and staff development. This position will spend approximately 20-25 hours per week on deck providing lifeguard coverage. In addition, this role would be supervising and supporting lifeguard staff, and ensuring a safe and positive environment for members and guests.

The Assistant Aquatic Director is responsible for maintaining high safety standards through ongoing staff observation, risk assessments, in-service training, and on-the-job coaching and development. The majority of this position’s responsibilities will focus on the day-to-day leadership and operations of the lifeguard team while promoting member safety, engagement, and a strong culture of accountability.

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age
• 2-3 years of experience in aquatic supervision preferred
• Current certifications in: Lifeguarding (Red Cross) CPR/AED for the professional rescuer, First Aid, Emergency Oxygen (training provided)
• Must be detail oriented, accurate, and have strong communication skills
• Positive attitude with excellent communication and time management skills
• Aptitude to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to maintain certification and level of physical and mental readiness
• Receptive to training and learning and willing to grow in the position
• Possess and demonstrate a strong understanding of the YMCA and its purpose, mission and values
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed based on department and facility needs

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruiting, hiring, training and evaluating lifeguard staff
• Support budget development, preparation, administration and monitoring while ensuring pool/aquatic operates within budget
• Co-lead the development of lifeguard staff in-service trainings
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe facility that lends itself to great member service and follows all risk management procedures and policies
• Timely & accurate completion of on-the-spot checks and drops of aquatic staff
• Conduct one-on-one audits and skills assessments for lifeguards at supervising location
• On deck lifeguarding for a minimum of 20-25 hours per week
• Respond to all member and community inquiries in a timely and effective manner
• Complete other duties as directed by Aquatic Director
• Constantly evaluating the current policies and procedures to enhance workplace culture, member participant safety and overall pool operations

Benefits

• Sign-On Bonus: Receive a $300 bonus for full-time hires, paid after 30 days of employment. To qualify, full-time employees must work a minimum of 35 hours per week. Offer valid through September 30, 2026. Please refer to the Sign-On Bonus Policy for full eligibility requirements and details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed