What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aquatics Director (Stratford-Bridgeport) position at CENTRAL CONNECTICUT COAST YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION INC?
The Central Connecticut Coast YMCA is seeking an experienced Aquatics Director to lead the Stratford YMCA’s aquatics department and provide additional oversight and support for aquatics programming at the Bridgeport YMCA.
The Aquatics Director is responsible for creating safe, high-quality, and welcoming aquatic experiences for members and program participants. This position leads the Stratford YMCA’s day-to-day pool operations, swim lessons, staffing, scheduling, and competitive swim team program. The Director will also work closely with Bridgeport YMCA leadership and aquatics staff to support consistent safety practices, program quality, staffing, training, and operational standards.
Key responsibilities include:
· Lead aquatics operations at the Stratford YMCA, including pool schedules, swim lessons, open swim, lap swim, and other aquatic programming.
· Oversee the Stratford YMCA swim team program, including coaching staff, practice schedules, meet coordination, athlete development, family communication, and team culture.
· Provide leadership and operational oversight for the Bridgeport YMCA aquatics program in partnership with branch leadership and on-site staff.
· Recruit, hire, train, schedule, supervise, and develop lifeguards, swim instructors, coaches, and other aquatics staff.
· Maintain appropriate lifeguard coverage and ensure staff certifications, required training, in-service sessions, emergency drills, and performance expectations remain current.
· Promote a strong culture of safety through consistent enforcement of YMCA policies, emergency preparedness, risk management practices, and proactive hazard prevention.
· Ensure compliance with YMCA standards and all applicable health, safety, and pool operation requirements.
· Partner with facility and maintenance staff to monitor water quality, filtration systems, equipment, supplies, and repair needs.
· Manage the aquatics budget, monitor program enrollment and financial performance, and identify opportunities to strengthen participation, member satisfaction, and retention.
· Build positive relationships with members, participants, swim team families, staff, volunteers, and community partners.
· Support branch and Association initiatives, including Manager on Duty coverage, the Annual Campaign, staff meetings, and required training.