Aquatic Director

YMCA of the USA; Boardman (OH); In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

YMCA of the USA is seeking a Branch Aquatic Director to lead the large-scale aquatic department, advance the YMCA's mission, and serve on the Branch Leadership Team. You will oversee lifeguarding, swim lessons, water fitness, and certification courses while ensuring safety, quality, and customer experience.

You will manage staff, budgets, and scheduling; build partnerships with members, families, schools, and community partners; and collaborate with the Aquatic Director at other branches to

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Three+ years of leadership experience in aquatics, recreation, or nonprofit operations.
• Strong knowledge of aquatic operations, safety, and risk management.

Mansioni

• Provide leadership for the branch’s aquatic department and programs.
• Oversee lifeguard services, swim lessons, water fitness, and certification courses.
• Manage budgets, staffing, scheduling, and customer service.
• Collaborate with Aquatic Directors at other branches to align programs.

Conoscenze

Staff leadership

Coaching & development

Communication skills

Budget management

Risk management

Operations management

Collaboration

AI & tech literacy

Lifeguarding knowledge

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Sports Management, Exercise Science, Physical Education, Education, Business, or a related field

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Registration systems

Scheduling software

Descrizione del lavoro

Provides leadership and management for the branch’s large-scale aquatic department while advancing the YMCA’s mission and branch priorities. Serves as a member of the Branch Leadership Team and leads aquatic operations, staff, and programs that promote water safety, healthy living, skill development, and lifelong participation in aquatics. Oversees the quality, growth, financial performance, safety, and sustainability of lifeguard services, swim lessons, water fitness, certification courses, aquatic rentals, and other assigned initiatives while creating a safe, welcoming, and mission-driven environment for members and participants. Collaborates with Aquatic Director at other branches to run a cohesive association aquatic program.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Sports Management, Exercise Science, Physical Education, Education, Business, or a related field required.

Experience

• Three or more years of progressively responsible leadership experience in aquatics, recreation, sports, nonprofit operations, or a related field.
• Experience supervising lifeguards, instructors, coaches, or aquatic personnel preferred.
• Demonstrated success managing staff, budgets, scheduling, customer service, and program growth.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and hold staff accountable through coaching, recognition, and performance management.
• Strong knowledge of aquatic operations, lifeguarding, water safety, emergency procedures, pool chemistry, and risk management.
• Strong financial, operational, and organizational skills with the ability to manage budgets, schedules, staffing, and departmental priorities.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships with members, participants, families, volunteers, staff, schools, and community partners.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to use performance metrics to inform decisions and improve operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, registration systems, scheduling software, and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), to improve communication, efficiency, and decision-making.