Aquatics Director

Job Title: Aquatics Director
FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: COO    

Leadership Level: Team Leader            Primary Function/Department: Aquatics

POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to 
strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The 
Aquatics Director at the Bath Area Family YMCA develops, organizes and implements high quality, 
member-focused YMCA aquatic programs.

OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our 
cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we 
are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and 
embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a 
catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full 
potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community 
stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1.  Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA 
objectives. Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community in 
accordance with strategic and operating plans.
2.  Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. 
Subbing all roles if available. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to 
motivate staff and achieve goals.
3. Develops and maintains collaborative relationship with community organizations.
4. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete; stored in an easy to reach 
location.
5.  Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety 
regulations.
6. Conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pools. Secures and schedules pool facilities. 
Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance.
7.  Conducts lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid and CPR trainings.
8. Creates and schedules swim classes, water fitness classes, and swim team practices and meets.
9.  Assists In the marketing and distribution of program information.
10. Develops and submits timely budgets, to include staying within the parameters of the approved 
calendar year budget. Also, the accurate submission of forecasts and reforecast as required.
11. Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events.
12. Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions.
13. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
14. Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in 
program.
15. Attend meetings and work with committees including program committees and things pertaining to 
aquatics.
16. Attends weekly ESLT meetings and weekly direct report meetings to include full participation, 
preparation, and engagement during scheduled meetings.
17. Participates in all Director on Duty assignments to support the building and all staff.
18. Develop goals and objectives that are for all fulltime and parttime staff that are measurable 
and specific that align with the board approved strategic plan.
19. Adhere to all risk management and safety policies, reporting any inconsistencies.
20. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor, COO or CEO.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others 
and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working 
relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and 
perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other 
person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and 
meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to 
another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. 
Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows 
budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to 
meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness 
to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, 
strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical 
knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date 
knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1.  Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent.
2.  One to two years related experience preferred; for example, as an aquatics coordinator or 
supervisor.
3. Minimum age of 21.
4.  Should hold current Lifeguard and First-Aid/CPR certifications. YMCA swim lesson certification
preferred or obtained within 90 days of hire.
5.  Completion of YMCA program-specific trainer certifications: swim lessons, lifeguard, CPR/ First 
Aid and any other assigned.
6.  CPO certification preferred or obtained within 90 days of hire.
7.  Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments 
of the community.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
•  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made 
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•   Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to 
supervise program activities.

Salary : $55,000 - $61,000