Aquatics Director

YMCA of the USA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of the USA is seeking an Aquatics Programs Coordinator to develop, organize, implement, and evaluate aquatic programs with a focus on safety, youth development, and healthy living.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 2–4 years of related experience, and completion of YMCA certifications or equivalent within six months of hire. Flexibility for scheduling and evenings/weekends is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 2–4 years related aquatics experience preferred.
• Minimum age 21.
• CPR/First Aid/AED and other certifications must be completed within specified timelines.

Responsibilities

• Develops, organizes, implements, and evaluates YMCA aquatic programs focusing on safety, youth development, and healthy living.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading & writing

Safety awareness

Child safety focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent

2–4 years related experience

Job description

Develops, organizes, implements, and evaluates YMCA aquatic programs with a focus on quality, safety, youth development and healthy living for The Woodlands YMCAs.

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent.
• Two to four years related experience preferred; for example, as an aquatics coordinator or supervisor.
• Minimum age requirement of 21.
• Typical requirements within 30 days of hire include completion of: Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff; Working with Program Volunteers; CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens.
• Completion of YMCA program-specific and trainer certifications: Lifeguard Certification including BLS, Adult and Pediatric First Aid, Oxygen, Swim Instructor, and Lifeguard Instructor Certifciation. Required certiifications must be completed as soon as reasonably possible based on class availability, but no later than six months from the date of hire.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, interpret, retain, and teach documents such as safety rules, operating maintenance instructions, and procedure/educational manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of children, parents, staff, members of the YMCA, and/or others, as well as in one-on-one situations.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense, understanding, and sound mature judgment to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form, including assisting with curriculum learning. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to be sensitive and alert to the needs, feelings, and safety of others. Ability to ensure children's safety and maintain YMCA and state standards and guidelines at all times.

Physical Demands

• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Possess adequate vision and hearing to safely monitor the pool area. Ability to perform all tasks demanded from employees, inclusive of but not limited to sitting and standing for long periods of time, swim 500 meters without stopping, and move lane lines. Possess the swimming ability necessary to obtain certifications, teach, and rescue.

Hours

• Flexible with scheduling and available to work operational hours of the YMCA, which may include days, evenings and weekends.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Some work may be completed in an outdoor environment.

Travel

• Travel is primarily local between assigned centers during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.