About Us

For 86 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware has impacted thousands of lives across Delaware. We are the largest licensed provider of childcare in Delaware and the only statewide Boys & Girls Club in the nation.

Each and every day girls and boys are left to find their own recreation and companionship. An increasing amount of kids are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need to know they have a place in their community where they can go. Clubs provide a safe haven for youth, allow them to meet with friends and be a part of positive peer groups. Club programs teach life skills, conflict resolution and focus on the development of character. Clubs also provide members with positive role models and a nurturing environment that help improve decision-making skills.

Position Summary

Under the guidance and general direction of the Program Director, the Aquatics Director is responsible for organizing, coordinating, managing, evaluating, and otherwise delivering a successful aquatics program.

Essential Functions:

• Support and articulate the Club’s mission, core beliefs, programs and services.
• develop long range and short range plans, including weekly schedule of activities, for pool-related programs, services
• Work closely with the Program Director to develop plans to generate revenue through pool rentals (i.e. swim teams, parties, groups)
• Maximize time, space and resources in the aquatics center in delivering a variety of aquatics programs and services for all members of the community.
• Recruit, train and manage the performance of all aquatics staff and volunteers.
• Ensure safe operation of all aquatics-related activities. This involves, but is not limited to: condition of equipment and facilities; age-appropriateness; ability levels; weather; appropriate use of equipment, and strict compliance with Jeff Ellis & Associates mandates.
• Assist or take charge in crisis or emergency situations per established BGCDE policies and guidelines.
• Provide guidance and supervision of youth within guidelines established by Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware.
• Promote and attract increased participation in aquatics programs and activities.
• Within state and/or local B&GC guidelines, manage administrative systems to:
  • Track aquatics-related attendance, income and expenses, and produce related reports and projections;
  • Control expenditures against an assigned budget
  • Comply with all administrative policies and practices (e.g. purchasing; reporting sickness, injury and incidents; facility usage; personnel
• Increase visibility of pool’s programs and services, and help ensure that the Club is positioned as the premier youth service organization in the community served. This includes interfacing effectively with pool rental customers; providing excellent service to our customers and when necessary providing positive resolution to customer complaints.

Qualifications and Educational Requirements:

• Minimum two years demonstrated success developing, managing, and promoting aquatics (or related) programs for youth and adults.
• At least a year’s experience supervising a team of hourly employees.
• Demonstrated knowledge of pool operations and maintenance.
• Preferably Four-year degree in physical education or related field of study, from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of college and experience.
• Professional CPR and First Aid (including use of AED and Oxygen Administration), Jeff Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Trainer, Ellis Lifeguard Instructor Trainer, or willingness and ability to secure these course certifications within first 6 months.
• Certified Pool Operator license or willingness and ability to secure certification within first 12 months.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly speak clearly and hear the spoken word.
• Work predominantly performed indoors in aquatics center. Occasional meetings and events may take place in a variety of settings outside of the Club.
• Ability to withstand varying temperatures in the pool area; in particular a humid environment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Provide rescue assistance to any patron in distress
• Must be able to swim 100 yards without stopping
• Must be able to tread water without using hands for 1 minute
• Must be able to retrieve a ten pound brick from the deep end of the pool
• Must be able to operate all emergency medical and lifesaving equipment
• Be comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities

FT Employee Benefits Incentives

All of our employees are valued and receive competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance/Pharmacy Coverage for individual & immediate family
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• Free childcare for school-aged children based upon site availability
• Life Insurance Coverage
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program

Note: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor is it to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Boys and Girls Clubs of Delaware does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.