Director of Aquatics - Lakewood YMCA

YMCA of Greater Cleveland•Lakewood, OH

About The Position

The Director of Aquatics supports the YMCA’s mission of strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This role develops, organizes, and implements high-quality aquatic programs focused on members and the community. The Director oversees aquatic programming, staff and volunteers, pool operations, safety, maintenance, training, budgets, and community relationships.

Requirements

At least three years of related experience.
Associate degree preferred; alternatively, a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate of competency and two to three years of related work experience are required.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification required; it is preferred before hire or must 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.
Complete YMCA program-specific and operational training within 30 days of hire, including the listed safety, prevention, reporting, and operational courses.
Complete YMCA aquatics training and trainer certifications.
Demonstrate commitment to the YMCA mission, cause, 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 and follow the YMCA’s child abuse and neglect reporting process.

Nice To Haves

Three years of supervisory and/or leadership experience, such as head lifeguard, aquatics coordinator, or supervisor.
Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor certifications.

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise aquatic program activities to meet community needs and YMCA objectives and goals.
Establish new program activities 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 staff performance and maintain current certification records.
Conduct regular sanitation of rescue and member-used equipment and assigned areas.
Monitor daily pool operations for compliance with applicable regulations and YMCA health and safety requirements.
Establish aquatic safety best practices, conduct multi-department safety drills, and ensure staff understand facility emergency protocols.
Conduct and ensure proper maintenance of pools; secure and schedule pool facilities; and maintain accurate chemical-level and maintenance records.
Conduct and ensure delivery of lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid, and CPR training.
Create and schedule aquatic programs, including swim lessons, water fitness classes, and swim team practices and meets.
Assist with marketing and distribution of program information.
Develop and monitor safety, swim team, and program budgets.
Assist with fundraising activities and special events.
Model relationship-building skills, including Listen First, and respond promptly to member and community inquiries and complaints.
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.
Complete YMCA program-specific, operational, aquatics, and trainer training and certifications as required.
Follow YMCA child abuse and neglect reporting procedures as a mandated reporter.