Aquatic Director

YMCA of the Roses; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established nonprofit organization is seeking an Aquatic Director to lead and enhance community-focused aquatics programs. This role involves overseeing daily pool operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and fostering a welcoming environment for diverse community members. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aquatics management, excellent communication skills, and a passion for community engagement. Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact through youth development and healthy living. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause while developing your leadership skills in a supportive atmosphere.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in aquatics management or coordination.
• Supervisory experience and ability to manage diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and expand aquatic programs to meet community needs.
• Monitor pool operations and ensure compliance with health regulations.
• Recruit, train, and develop staff and volunteers.

Skills

Communication & Influence

Developing Self & Others

Engaging Community

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Certified Pool Operator (CPO)

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Aquatic Director intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined while also managing high-quality, member-focused aquatics programs.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Ensures programs and services meet community needs to include supervising existing program activities, establishing new program activities, and expanding the program within the community as needed. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
2. Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local, and YMCA health and safety regulations and conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pools. Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance.
3. Recruits and hires diverse staff and volunteer teams across multiple dimensions of diversity. Onboards and develops them for success.
4. Conducts lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid, and CPR trainings. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete.
5. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.
6. Manages the program, including developing and monitoring the program budget to meet fiscal objectives; compiling program statistics to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in program; securing and scheduling the pool facilities; and creating and scheduling the classes, practices, and meets.
7. May assist in developing and implementing swim team programs under the direction of the Head Swim Team Coach.
8. Be knowledgeable, able to articulate and support the YMCA Annual Support Campaign.
9. Participates in staff meetings and/or related meetings that are required on the branch and association level.
10. All other duties as assigned.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Communication & Influence
• Developing Self & Others
• Engaging Community

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred or equivalent experience required
• Three years related experience preferred (e.g., as an aquatics coordinator or supervisor)
• Supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Current Certified Pool Operator (CPO) required; PA Pesticide Applicator (obtained within three months of hire); CPR, First Aid, AED certification
• Completion of YMCA trainings and trainer certifications, YMCA Team Leader certification preferred
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.
• Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility.
• Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.
• Regular seasonal exposure to an outside environment.
• Regular exposure to pool chemicals.

Obtain Criminal background check, Child Abuse Clearance, and FBI fingerprint clearance.