Executive Director Aquatic Safety & Compliance Job Orlando area,Florida USA,Management

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Executive Director of Aquatics and Safety Compliance is responsible for developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating aquatic programs and aquatics safety strategies across the YMCA of Central Florida. This role ensures that all aquatic operations, programs, and safety protocols meet the highest standards of quality, risk management, and compliance. The position serves as the technical expert and primary resource for aquatics safety, training, program development, and growth.

Additionally, the Executive Director provides leadership and direct support to Family Center aquatics teams and Family Center leadership, conducts compliance and safety audits across aquatics programs, and collaborates with Association Human Resources, Risk Management, and operational leadership to align aquatics safety initiatives with the organization’s broader safety, compliance, and risk management strategies.

Requirements Association-Wide Aquatic Safety & Compliance

Develop, implement, and continuously improve Association-wide aquatic safety, risk management, compliance, and emergency response strategies to ensure safe, high-quality aquatic operations.

Conduct aquatic safety audits, compliance reviews, and risk assessments across Family Centers, partnering with Center leadership to identify opportunities, implement corrective actions, and promote best practices.

Lead the development, delivery, and oversight of aquatic safety training programs, audits, and in-service drills, certification classes, and emergency preparedness to ensure staff competency and regulatory compliance.

Works with Family Centers to improve aquatic safety practices and identify best practices for risk reduction.

In partnership with Human Resources, Risk Management, and Center leadership, establish systems to monitor required certifications, training records, documentation, and compliance with YMCA, state and national regulatory, and accreditation standards.

Ensure the proper management of the ASHI portal, HSI and LCDC Training Center for all aquatics class registrations, trainings, and certifications for the Association.

Provide strategic leadership, coaching, onboarding, and professional development for Aquatics Directors while establishing consistent standards, tools, reporting, and communication across the Association.

Partner with Facilities and Family Center leadership to support safe pool operations through preventative maintenance planning, inspections, and operational best practices.

In partnership with Association Human Resources and Risk Management, ensures appropriate documentation and record keeping for all Association safety trainings and certifications.

Develop, implement, and monitor an Aquatics Safety Plan in alignment with the Association Crisis Management Plan.

Maintain roster of aquatics, CPR and First Aid trainers across the Association sufficient to meet the demand.

Association Leadership & Program Excellence

Develop and implement Association-wide strategies to enhance aquatics program quality, innovation, consistency, and member experience.

Lead Association aquatics initiatives, including the Aquatics Cabinet, strategic planning, industry specific professional development, performance reporting, and executive updates to advance organizational priorities.

Monitor Association-wide aquatics staffing, recruitment, onboarding, and seasonal workforce readiness in partnership with Human Resources and Family Cener leadership.

Work collaboratively with Center and Association leadership to refine standards, tools, resources, and best practices.

Provide leadership through established aquatics safety training calendars, standard documentation templates, SOPs, and monthly reporting/meetings with appropriate staff as well as quarterly updates to Executive leadership.

Deliver or oversee lifeguard training, swim instruction, CPR, First Aid, and emergency preparedness training programs to support operational excellence and community impact.

Analyze Association-wide program performance, participation, and operational metrics to identify trends, improve effectiveness, and drive continuous improvement.

Supervise the Director of Drowning Prevention Initiatives and provide strategic leadership for Association-wide drowning prevention and water safety initiatives.

20. Represent the YMCA of Central Florida with community organizations, governmental agencies, and professional aquatics associations to strengthen partnerships and advance water safety initiatives.

Innovation & Revenue Growth

21. Develop and execute strategies to grow aquatics participation, revenue, and community impact through innovative programming, strategic partnerships, grants, subsidized programs, and new business opportunities.

22. Monitor Association and Family Center aquatic KPIs, financial performance and key performance indicators, partnering with Family Center leadership to develop recovery plans, replicate best practices, and achieve sustainable growth.

23. Collaborate…