Aquatic Director (Internal Only)

La Crosse Area Family YMCA; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Y Membership

100% discount on school-age childcare

12% retirement after 2 years

Full benefits package: PTO, health, DH

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Birthday off

35% discount on full-time child care

Job summary

La Crosse Area Family YMCA is hiring an Aquatics Director to oversee the lifeguard team, lead certification and training courses, and manage daily aquatic center operations across both branches. You will support high-quality aquatic programs for members and participants.

The role requires supervisory experience in an aquatic/fitness setting, a Bachelor's degree preferred, and certifications in lifeguarding and first aid. This is an on-site position with full YMCA benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in recreation, fitness, or related field preferred.
• Two+ years of supervisory experience in an aquatic/fitness program.
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certified for the Professional Rescuer.
• Certified Lifeguard.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the lifeguard team and facility operations.
• Lead certification and training courses for staff and participants.
• Manage daily aquatic center operations for both branches.
• Support high-quality aquatic programs and experiences for members and participants.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety/responses

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation/fitness related field

Job description

• Industry Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
• Work Experience 1-3 years
• State/Province Wisconsin
• Country United States

About Us

The Y is the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening the community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose and each other. Working locally, we focus on supporting young people, improving health and well-being, and inspiring action in and across communities. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives and generations, we ensure that we all have access to the opportunities, relationships and resources necessary to learn, grow and thrive.

Job Description

Join our Aquatics team as an Aquatics Director and help create a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for members and program participants. In this leadership role, you’ll oversee our lifeguard team, lead certification and training courses, manage daily aquatic center operations, and support high-quality aquatic programs and experiences. We are hiring an Aquatics Director for both branches. This is an internal posting only.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in recreation, fitness, or related field preferred. (Relevant experience may be considered instead of a Bachelor's Degree.)
  
• Two or more years of supervisory experience in an aquatic program and/or fitness program.
  
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certified for the Professional Rescuer
  
• Certified Lifeguard
  
• Excellent Written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
  
• Free Y Membership and Y programs
  
• 100% discount on school-age childcare
  
• 12% fully paid retirement after 2 years
  
• Full benefits package including generous PTO, health, dental, life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability
  
• Paid birthday off
  
• 35% discount on full-time child care center