Aquatics Director

Aquatic Director Job Description

• Manage everyday operations by supervising staff in the aquatic facility.
• Hire and train lifeguards.
• Hire and train swim instructors.
• Have knowledge of aquatic responsibilities and be able to perform job duties in the aquatic department.
• Complete payroll for all aquatic staff.
• Maintain discipline in the aquatics facility and supervise all staff, enforcing staff policies and rules.
• Document and report all disciplinary problems.

• Participate in continuing education of aquatics.
• Attend meetings as directed by the CEO.
• Serve as staff representative on Program Committee.
• Keep all personal certifications updated.
• Keep all aquatic staff certifications updated.
• Review and update all policies and procedures as needed.
• Yearly evaluation with aquatic staff.
• Responsible for filling gaps in lifeguarding and swim instructor schedule.
• Help maintain pool, equipment, and grounds to meet all necessary regulatory standards.
• Follow systems, practices, and training related to risk management and safety of participants and staff, and follow accident reporting procedures.

• Preferred CPR and First Aid (Training provided by the Y, if needed).
• Preferred experience in supervising and scheduling staff.
• Preferred bachelor’s degree in related field or experience working in a recreational or sports setting.
• Trainer-level certifications will be required to obtain.

• Communicate with people at all levels in a positive way.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately on a computer using our software tools.
• Ability to support management and philosophies of the Denny Price Family YMCA.
• Must be extremely organized, accurate, reliable, and diligent in meeting deadlines.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Lifeguarding.
• Swim Instruction.
• First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer (including AED).
• YMCA certifications for lifeguarding and swim instructor must be achieved within 6 months of employment.
• YMCA Instructor Trainer certification must be achieved within 6 months of employment.