Aquatics Director - El Camino

YMCA of Silicon Valley; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Silicon Valley in Mountain View is seeking an Aquatics Director to lead staff, develop high-quality swim programs, and drive safety and participant experience. The role requires coordinating lifeguard teams, swim lessons, lap swimming and youth programs while supporting annual fundraising efforts.

You will recruit and train lifeguards, manage branch aquatics activities, assist with events, and ensure compliance with YMCA policies to maintain a safe environment for all swimmers and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or 1 year of aquatic experience.
• Ability to interact effectively with participants, parents and staff.
• Available on weekends and evenings as needed.
• Certifications must be current at hire: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Standard First Aid, Lifeguard, and ARC Lifeguard Instructor where noted.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, coach and lead lifeguards; ensure staff maintain certifications.
• Manage and implement aquatics programming for the branch (swim lessons, lap swim, teams, etc.).
• Assist with Branch events and Annual Giving Campaign.
• Build positive relationships with participants and parents.
• Follow YMCA Aquatics SOP Manual; maintain a safe environment at all times.
• Attend training and meetings; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Staff leadership

Coaching

Communication skills

Organization

Education

Bachelor degree

Lifeguard certification

CPR for the Professional Rescuer

Standard First Aid

American Red Cross Lifeguard certification

American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor

Job description

Mountain View, California, United States

Requisition Number

EC-3268

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-time

Description

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 managing staff, program quality, planning and implementing aquatics programs, and actively participates in annual campaign.

SALARY RANGE: $78,500.00 - $80,000.00/year

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for recruiting, training, coaching and leading lifeguards; ensure staff maintain all required certifications.
• Manage and implement aquatics programming for the branch; this includes swim lessons, volunteer aquatics programs, lap swimming, swim teams, etc.
• Assist with Branch events and the Annual Giving Campaign.
• Build and maintain close and positive relationships with participants and parents.
• Follow all policies and procedures in the Y Aquatic's SOP Manual created and or approved by the Association.
• Maintain a safe environment at all times.
• Attend training and meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands of the position include:

• Visual and auditory ability to observe and to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.
• Ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Ability to climb, push, and pull. Standing on the pool deck.
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 20 pounds.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree or 1 year of aquatic experience.
• Ability to effectively interact with participants, parents, and staff.
• Available on weekends and evenings as needed.
• Possess the following certifications at the time of hire:
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer or accredited equivalent.
• Standard First Aid.
• Lifeguard certification.
• Possess or obtain within 6 months of hire the following trainings:
• American Red Cross Lifeguard certification.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor.
• Good written and verbal communication skills along with good organizational skills.
• Ability to learn and work in software programs.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

ADP Privacy Statement Artificial Intelligence Google Privacy Policy Google Terms of Service