Aquatics Director

YMCA of the USA; Crown Point (IN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of the USA is hiring an Aquatics Director to lead and grow the aquatics program, ensuring safety, high participant satisfaction, and strong team performance across staff. The role emphasizes leadership, strategic planning, and collaboration with partners to deliver YMCA programs in a safe, welcoming environment.

The position requires coordinating resources, budgeting, training, and ensuring certifications, while driving a service-oriented culture that serves diverse community members and

Qualifications

• Associate degree in related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years related experience preferred.
• CPR/AED and First Aid required.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong leadership qualities and team orientation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quick learning of other software.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, market and evaluate all program offerings and services.
• Lead recruiting, hiring, training, developing, and supervision of team members.
• Define department targets and evaluate performance while motivating staff; implement risk management for safe facilities and programs.
• Ensure emergency preparedness via drills, in-services, and assessments; maintain staff certifications.
• Monitor, purchase and maintain equipment; schedule preventative maintenance.
• Develop and manage annual department budget; submit variance reports and forecasts.
• Attend or lead staff trainings, meetings and program development activities.
• Support Association strategic direction and cabinet/work group initiatives.
• Perform office duties including filing, record keeping and payroll.
• Develop relationships with partners and agencies; respond to inquiries in timely manner.
• Play a key role in Annual Campaign; engage staff and volunteers; share stories of Y impact.

Skills

CPR/AED

First Aid

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Staff supervision

Budget management

Risk management

Diversity relations

Problem-solving

Education

Associate degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Become our next Aquatics Director - Building Safe Swimmers and Strong Teams!

Pay starts at $21.00 per hour and up based on experience

POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Aquatics Director is responsible for but not limited to: managing program operation, development and growth, participant satisfaction, member and staff retention and safety, staff supervision, onboarding, training, and coaching. As an Aquatics Director at the Y, you lead an environment that is inviting and serves all.

Qualifications

• An associate degree in related field or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years related experience preferred.
• CPR/AED, First Aid. See technical functions.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Possess strong leadership qualities and work as a team member
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to quickly learn other software programs
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.

Essential Functions

• Develop, coordinate, market and evaluate all program offerings and services.
• Lead the recruiting, hiring, training, developing, and supervision of team members.
• Define department targets and evaluate performance around achieving goals while motivating staff. Implement the risk management program to ensure safe facilities and programs for members, volunteers, and staff.
• Ensure emergency preparedness through regular emergency drills, in services and department assessments. Ensure that all staff maintain current required certifications.
• Monitor, purchase and maintain necessary equipment through scheduled and preventative maintenance.
• Develop and manage annual department budget. Submit monthly variance reports and accurate budget forecasts. Ensure programs operate within budget and established standards. Continuously display effective and efficient fiscal management.
• Attend, actively participate, or lead all required staff training, meetings, and program development activities.
• Support the strategic direction of the Association and appropriate cabinets and work groups.
• Perform office duties as needed such as filing, copying, record keeping, and payroll completion.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key partners, and other collaborative organizations and agencies related to portfolio. Respond to all participant and community inquiries in a timely manner.
• Play a key role in the Annual Campaign by ensuring all staff is asked to give and provide a reply; by facilitating or supporting a campaign effort or event; by collecting and sharing stories of Y impact; and by engaging volunteers in our cause-driven work and/or campaign efforts.
• Responsible for other duties as assigned.