Director of Aquatics - North Royalton YMCA

YMCA of Greater Cleveland Recruitment Team • North Royalton, OH

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About The Position

The Director of Aquatics develops, organizes, and implements high-quality aquatic programs focused on members and the community. The role directs program activities, expands offerings in line with YMCA strategic and operating plans, and builds collaborative relationships with community organizations. It also oversees aquatic staff and volunteers, pool operations and maintenance, safety practices, training, facilities, records, budgets, and program evaluation. The Director supports marketing, fundraising, special events, and committee meetings, responds to member and community inquiries, and serves as a Cause Driven Leader on Duty.

Requirements

• At least three years of related experience.
• Certified Pool Operator certification, preferred before hire or required within 90 days of employment.
• Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification.
• CPR and First Aid certification and safety training within 30 days of hire.
• Complete YMCA program-specific and operational trainings within 30 days of hire, including 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 Operation Trainings.
• Complete YMCA aquatics training and trainer certifications.
• Demonstrate commitment to the YMCA mission and cause and uphold its values and ethics.
• Work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
• Be willing and able to serve as a mandated reporter of suspected child abuse or neglect and follow the required reporting process.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise program activities that meet community needs and fulfill 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 keep certification records current.
• Conduct regular and frequent sanitation of equipment and assigned areas.
• 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, including conducting drills involving multiple departments and ensuring staff know 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 trainings.
• Create and schedule aquatics 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 YMCA 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.

Benefits

• Free membership to a local YMCA.
• Discounts on YMCA programs, including childcare; part-time positions do not receive the childcare discount.
• Additional employee discounts at local businesses.
• Eligible employees receive a benefits plan that includes health, dental, and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Plan, retirement contributions of 9% paid by YMCA of Greater Cleveland, and paid vacation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree