Aquatics Director

YMCA; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation days

10% employer-paid retirement

Complimentary use of Y facilities

Job summary

The YMCA seeks an Aquatic Director to lead the development and implementation of safe, high-quality water programs for members and guests. You will oversee swimming lessons, lifeguard coverage, and specialty aquatic programs, while ensuring strong CPR/First-Aid/Lifeguard training for staff.

Responsibilities include staff recruitment, training, and development of volunteers, plus enforcing safety policies and emergency procedures across the aquatic team.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in physical education, recreation or related field.
• Two or more years of supervisory experience in an aquatic program.
• Ability to train swim and water fitness instructors.
• Excellent communication and public relations skills.
• Computer proficient.
• Requires trainer-level certification in YMCA Swim Lessons within 90 days of employment.
• First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer certifications required.
• Current ARC or YMCA Lifeguard certification required.
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement safe, quality aquatic programs for members and guests.
• Coordinate and supervise swimming lessons and lifeguard/open swim scheduling.
• Coordinate specialty aquatic programs and CPR/First-Aid/Lifeguard training.
• Recruit, train, and develop aquatic staff and volunteers.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and emergency procedures.

Skills

Public relations

Communication skills

Staff training

Education

Associate's degree in physical education, recreation or related field

Tools

Computer proficient

Job description

The Aquatic Director is responsible for the development and implementation of safe, quality programs for members and guests. This includes coordination and supervision of swimming lessons, lifeguard/open swimming, specialty aquatic programs, and CPR/First-Aid/Lifeguard training. Qualified candidates must have a minimum of an Associate's degree or three years related experience. Current lifeguard certification is required, and experience in recruitment, training, and development of staff and volunteers. The YMCA offers an extensive benefit package that includes health insurance, paid vacation days, 10% employer-paid retirement, and complimentary use of Y facilities.

• Degree in physical education, recreation or related field.
• Two or more years of supervisory experience in an aquatic program.
• Ability to train swim and water fitness instructors.
• Excellent communication and public relations skills.
• Computer proficient.
• Requires trainer-level certification in YMCA Swim Lessons within 90 days of employment.
• First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer certifications required.
• Current ARC or YMCA Lifeguard certification required.
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.