Aquatics Director

The Aquatics Director provides strategic leadership for all aquatic programs ensuring alignment with the YMCA’s mission and commitment to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This role holds full responsibility for department performance, including aquatic safety, program quality, staff leadership, and fiscal management. The Aquatics Director fosters a culture of safety, excellence, and inclusion while delivering high-impact aquatic experiences that meet community needs and organizational goals.

OUR CAUSE:
We are a powerful association of men, women and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. We believe that lasting personal and social change can only come about when we all work together to invest in our kids, our health and our neighbors. That’s why, at the Y, strengthening community is our cause.

Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors in 10,000 communities to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.

• Applicable degree or comparable work experience preferred.
• Must have excellent verifiable experience communicating with a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
  3+ years of experience/training in leading a large team.
• Experience in handling and resolving customer concerns and complaints.
• Certifications
  
  Required:
  
  YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, and First Aid. LGIT & CPO a plus.
• Must maintain a valid Driver’s License.
• YMCA Team Leader certification preferred in the required time frame.