Director of Aquatics - North Royalton YMCA

YMCA of Greater Cleveland•North Royalton, OH

About The Position

The Director of Aquatics develops, organizes, and implements high-quality aquatic programs focused on YMCA members and the community. The role directs aquatic program activities, oversees staff and volunteers, and helps ensure programs meet community needs and YMCA objectives. It also supports the development of community partnerships and the expansion of programs in line with strategic and operating plans. The Director oversees daily pool operations, safety, sanitation, maintenance, facility scheduling, and records. The role establishes aquatic safety practices and emergency readiness across the branch, including conducting drills involving multiple departments. It also develops and schedules aquatic offerings such as swim lessons, water fitness classes, and swim team activities; oversees relevant training; monitors budgets and program effectiveness; and assists with marketing, fundraising, special events, and committee meetings. The position requires a commitment to YMCA values and effective, respectful work with people from different backgrounds and abilities. Employees must follow the YMCA child abuse and neglect reporting process and may be assigned additional duties as needed.

Requirements

Minimum of three years of related experience.
Certified Pool Operator certification, required 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 training covering 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 Operations.
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 act as a mandated reporter of signs or suspicions of child abuse and neglect, following the specified reporting process.
If substituting experience for an associate degree: high school diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate of competency and two to three years of related work experience.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.
Three years of supervisory and/or leadership experience preferred, such as experience as a head lifeguard, aquatics coordinator, or supervisor.
Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise aquatic program activities to meet community needs and YMCA objectives.
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 develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
Ensure staff certification records are current and complete.
Regularly sanitize rescue equipment, member-used equipment, and assigned areas as directed by YMCA leadership.
Monitor daily pool operations for compliance with state, local, federal, and YMCA health and safety regulations.
Establish aquatic safety best practices and a culture of aquatic safety throughout the branch; conduct cross-department safety drills and ensure staff understand emergency protocols.
Conduct and ensure proper pool maintenance.
Secure and schedule pool facilities.
Maintain accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance.
Conduct or 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 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.