Aquatics Director

We’re hiring an Aquatics Director in Alexandria, MN — where lakes, swim lessons, and a year-round water culture define community life.

Job Description

The Aquatics Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of aquatics staff, programming, and operations at the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to community strengthening through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Creating a supportive and inclusive environment is integral to this role.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Health Science, Recreation, or related field.
• Minimum age of 21.
• Current National Lifeguarding Certification or completion within 60 days of hire.
• Current WSI Certification or completion within 60 days of hire.
• 2 years of experience in Aquatics programming.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products and computer skills.
• Completion of Certified Pool Operator training within 60 days of hire.
• Completion of relevant YMCA aquatics training and trainer certifications.
  
  

Essential Functions

• Implement and manage existing high-quality aquatic programs that align with community needs and uphold YMCA standards of quality, safety, and care. Expand programs as per strategic plans.
• Supervise aquatics staff, handling recruitment, hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations. Motivate staff to achieve department and organizational goals. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete.
• Assist in the development and management of the department budget.
• Complete all required department safety and quality documentation and drills on required timelines. Be an active participant of the Safety Committee.
• Conduct internal and external safety training for lifeguards, swim instructors, staff and community, ensuring certifications are up-to-date.
• Maintain program statistics to assess effectiveness and participation levels.
• Schedule pool facilities.
• Assist in ensuring pools comply with health and safety standards, maintaining cleanliness, appropriate temperature, chemical balance, and conducting timely water testing and maintenance.
• Demonstrate strong relationship-building skills in all interactions, promptly addressing member and community inquiries and complaints to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Provide coverage for swimming lessons or lifeguard shifts as needed, ensuring proper pool coverage and offering support as required.
• Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
• Support YMCA fundraising activities and special events.
  
  

Required Certifications

• Current National Lifeguarding Certification or completion within 60 days of hire.
• Current WSI Certification or completion within 60 days of hire.
• Completion of Certified Pool Operator training within 60 days of hire.