What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aquatics Director position at YMCA?
Lead aquatics with purpose at the Hockomock Area YMCA in North Attleboro—build safe, impactful programs and inspire every swimmer.
Job Description
The Hockomock Area YMCA is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Aquatics Director to lead and manage our aquatics programs and facilities at the Hurley Family Branch in North Attleboro, MA. This position is responsible for the planning, development, fiscal management, and administration of the YMCA swim programs. The role oversees both indoor and outdoor pools, ensuring safety standards are met, and staff are fully trained.
The Aquatics Director's full-time schedule will be either Tuesday through Saturday or Sunday through Thursday.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3-5 years of aquatics management experience, preferably in a YMCA environment
- Bachelor’s degree (BA) from a four-year college or university
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
- Current knowledge of YMCA or comparable safety and program standards
- Experience in staff supervision, training, and evaluation
- Commitment to community engagement and program innovation
- Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with staff, participants, families, members, and stakeholders
- Prior experience as a Lifeguard and/or Swim Instructor
- Ability to problem-solve in situations with limited standardization
- Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
- Maintain current certifications in:
- YMCA Lifeguard Certification
- YMCA Swim Instructor Certification
- YMCA Swim Trainer Certification
- First Aid and CPR Certification
- Knowledge of pool operations, including filtration systems, water chemistry, and safety protocols (CPO or AFO certification preferred)
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed
Essential Functions
- Ensures YMCA national quality standards are met or exceeded in all program areas
- Supervises and manages Lifeguards and Swim Instructors, hiring, training, evaluating, and supporting Aquatics Staff, ensuring consistent performance
- Oversees pool operations, including staff scheduling and aquatic emergency drills
- Observes swim lessons to maintain program quality
- Instructs swim lessons or lifeguards as needed
- Communicates professionally with members, participants, families, and staff regarding program concerns, changes, or feedback
- Develops new programs to meet the evolving needs of the community
- Conducts regular equipment inspections and coordinates necessary repairs with maintenance
- Plans and manages the annual budget and monitors monthly financial reports
- Stays current with YMCA safety policies and procedures and ensures staff compliance
- Attends Association and Branch meetings and trainings