What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aquatics Director position at YMCA?
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.