Aquatic Director

Dive into a thrilling career as the Aquatic Director at the Fort Meigs YMCA in Perrysburg, OH! You'll have the opportunity to lead dynamic swim programs that not only enrich the community but also inspire young swimmers to reach their full potential. Your creativity and passion for water safety will directly impact the lives of families, ensuring everyone enjoys a safe and fun aquatic experience.

Collaborate with a team that shares your vision for promoting health and wellness, all while engaging in exciting community events. Plus, you'll get to develop new initiatives that keep our aquatic programs fresh and innovative, making a splash in the lives of our members.

As a team member you'll be able to enjoy benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, YMCA Retirement, and a YMCA Membership. If you're ready to turn your love for swimming into a fulfilling career, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Be a difference maker, with the YMCA of Greater Toledo! We are a Cause Driven community of collaborative, bold, fun, dedicated individuals, whose passion is the many children, families and adults we guide, teach, and protect every day. Here, you'll find a dynamic environment and culture that is open, friendly, welcoming, and collaborative. Are you ready to be an inspiring, innovative force that makes a difference in the lives of our community?

Their future begins now. And so does yours.

As the Aquatic Director at the Y, you will take the plunge into an exciting leadership role overseeing the safe operation of both the Fort Meigs YMCA and Perrysburg City Outdoor Pool. You'll be at the helm of innovative Aquatics programming, ensuring that every splash counts! Your responsibility will include crafting and implementing dynamic curricula and activities that inspire participants to thrive in a fun, healthy, and safe environment.

You'll also have the chance to supervise, guide, and nurture a dedicated team, helping them shine while fostering growth and development for all involved.

Best of all, you'll play a key role in ensuring that our program outcomes are consistently achieved, making a lasting impact on our community and its love for water activities.

To thrive as the Aquatic Director, you'll need a solid foundation of skills and experience that make waves! A Bachelor's degree or equivalent, alongside 3-5 years of demonstrated program development and management experience, is essential. Your Lifeguarding certification, along with proficiency in CPR, First Aid, and AED, will ensure that safety is always at the forefront of your programming. Strong leadership abilities are crucial, allowing you to inspire and guide your team effectively while fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all participants.

Excellent communication skills will empower you to connect with staff, swimmers, and families, creating a strong sense of community in our aquatic programs. If you have a passion for developing innovative programs and a commitment to safety and inclusivity, this is the role for you!

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• 3-5 years of proven program development and management experience
• Essential skills include Lifeguarding certification, CPR, First Aid, and AED proficiency
• Strong leadership abilities, effective communication skills, and a passion for fostering a safe and inclusive environment

If you have these qualities and meet the basic job requirements, we'd love to have you on our team. Apply now using our online application!