What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Aquatics Director position at Greater Providence Young Men's Christian...?
Position Summary:
The Regional Aquatics Director is responsible for developing, leading, and managing high-quality aquatic programs across the East Side (40%) and Newman (60%) YMCA locations. This role oversees all aspects of the Aquatics Department, including pool operations, staffing, safety, and risk management. Key responsibilities include hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluating staff; delivering and expanding swim lessons, swim teams, and recreational swimming; and ensuring strong fiscal management and program growth that meet community needs. The combined aquatics operations serves approximately 300 children and 30 staff each week.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities Include the following:
- Deliver and oversee aquatic programs that support membership and community needs, including supervising, expanding, and developing new program activities.
- Recruit, hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate staff and volunteers; ensure certifications and records are current.
- Monitor daily pool operations and enforce all safety, health, and risk management policies, including equipment checks, emergency drills, and in-service training.
- Maintain program quality through regular observation, feedback, and communication with staff, instructors, and participants.
- Provide instruction or lifeguarding coverage as needed.
- Communicate promptly and professionally with members, parents, and staff regarding program updates, concerns, or changes.
- Inspect and maintain equipment, coordinating with maintenance staff when repairs are needed.
- Develop and monitor the annual aquatics budget; review reports and provide necessary information to supervisor.
- Establish annual goals and objectives aligned with branch priorities.
- Attend required meetings, trainings, and maintain knowledge of YMCA policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate and promote the YMCA’s character values in all interactions.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree (BA) from a four-year college or university, or one to two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current Lifeguarding certificate required. Lifeguard Instructor preferred.
Five to eight years of management experience in Aquatic related fields. (Y management experience preferable.)
At least 5-7 years of experience as a lifeguard and swim instructor
Certifications / Training:
- Current Lifeguard Certification, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, Oxygen Administration, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens
- Lifeguard Instructor (preferred)
- YMCA Swim Instructor Certification (preferred)
- YMCA Team Leader certification (preferred)
- Certified Pool Operator