Aquatics Director - Trenton

Kids for the Future; Kentucky; On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future seeks an Aquatics Director to lead the YMCA branch's aquatic programs, ensuring high-quality recreational and instructional services for preschoolers, youth, and adults.

The role includes program development, staff supervision, budgeting, and collaboration with community organizations to deliver safe, engaging aquatic experiences.

Qualifications

• Education requirements include a Bachelor’s degree or an Associate’s with relevant experience.
• Experience in aquatics, preferably 2–3 years at YMCA.
• Lifeguard certification or willingness to obtain within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Develop and expand aquatics programs for all ages.
• Plan long-range vision and strategies for the Aquatics Department.
• Recruit and supervise qualified staff and volunteers.
• Oversee registration, scheduling, and program operations.
• Collaborate with community organizations for YMCA programs.
• Train staff/volunteers in aquatic leadership and CPR/First Aid.
• Maintain health, safety, and equipment standards.
• Manage department budget and expenses.

Skills

Staff supervision

Program development

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation or Health and Physical Education

Associate’s degree plus relevant experience

Job description

• Location 105 N 2ND ST,Hamilton, OH, 45011-2701,United States
• Base Pay $40,000.00 / Year
• Job Category Aquatics
• Employee Type FT Exempt

Title: Aquatics Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

Status: Full-Time

Department: Aquatics

Reports to: Branch Executive

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Branch Executive, the Aquatics Director administers, supervises, and develops the aquatic programs and services of the Branch. Recreational and instructional programs are conducted for preschoolers, youth and adults in accordance with the program and membership policies of the branch.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and expand aquatics programs and services for all age groups.
• Develop long range vision and strategies for the Aquatics Department.
• Recruit and secure sufficient qualified staff and volunteers to effectively operate the facility and programs of the departments as budgeted and approved.
• Supervise and guide all aquatic staff in the duties outlined in their job descriptions.
• Organize, staff, and conduct registration for all aquatics programming.
• Plan and develop the schedule for all aquatics programming.
• Collaborate with community organizations and service agencies to provide YMCA aquatic programs for all populations.
• Lead the planning and development of a continuous program of staff and volunteer training and development, affording the opportunity for total staff certification in YMCA aquatic leadership. Provide CPR and First Aid training for all branch staff.
• Inspect the facilities and equipment within the department to ensure high standards of maintenance, cleanliness, and repair of equipment.
• Understand and implement total emergency procedures, closing and opening of the pool facilities, etc.
• Provide ongoing member services to program participants, parents, staff, and volunteers to ensure understanding of their needs and current trends.
• Conduct and prepare aquatic evaluations including cost analysis, program enrollments, and qualitative measures of program and membership services.
• Plan and develop an annual budget of income and expense for the department. Administer the annual budget as approved emphasizing income production and expense control.
• Manage all first aid and blood-borne pathogen kits for all areas of operation of all facilities.
• Manage surplus supplies and place all orders as necessary. Maintain supplies in an organized manner.
• Manage pool and whirlpool operations.
• Support all branch and association-wide membership retention and engagement initiatives including annual campaign efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Recreation or Health and Physical Education or related field is preferred or Associate’s degree and relevant experience.
• Experience: Must have experience in aquatics, preferably two to three years at the YMCA.
• Must have YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent certification or have willingness to obtain within the first 60 days of employment.
• Must have Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications or have willingness to obtain within the first 60 days of employment.
• Experience in leadership roles in YMCA Aquatic Institutes and seminars to include training of preschool swimming, progressive swimming, and lifesaving specialist instructors preferred.
• Budget development and administration skills preferred. Planning and program development skills preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Physical ability to respond quickly in emergency: regular kneeling, bending, or sitting.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with staff, volunteers, members, and program participants.