Aquatics Program Manager - Lead Safe, Impactful Swim Programs

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 39,499 - 48,276; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan (403(b))

Training & development

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Elmhurst YMCA is hiring a full-time Aquatics Program Manager to create high-quality, safe programming for members and participants. You will coordinate day-to-day operations, plan and promote programs, schedule staff, and ensure pool maintenance while building partnerships with community organizations.

The role requires supervisory experience, strong customer service, and current aquatic certifications or the ability to obtain them within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Two years or more of recreation/aquatics-related experience with supervisory capability.
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to relate to youth, parents, and volunteers.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills for trainings and in-services.
• Current aquatic certifications or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise day-to-day operation of aquatic programs.
• Plan, promote, create, and coordinate programs; maintain records and schedules.
• Schedule staff, ensure pool maintenance, and supervise YMCA team members.
• Engage with community partners to meet program needs and recruit/train staff.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service orientation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, Recreation, or related field

Job description

Dive into a new opportunity - Elmhurst YMCA is hiring a full-time Aquatics Program Manager who is experienced in creating high-quality, and safe programming for our members and program participants.

As an Aquatics Program Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating and supervising the day-to-day operation of the aquatic programs which includes planning, promoting, creating, and coordinating programs. This also includes maintaining records, scheduling staff, and ensuring proper pool maintenance. The Aquatics Manager also networks with a variety of public agencies and community organizations to promote and meet program needs. The Aquatics Manager is a leader responsible for recruiting, training, and supervising YMCA team members, including team leads/coordinators, instructors, lifeguards, counselors, volunteers, and other team members as assigned.

Salary range starts at $43,888 per year, includes full-time benefits, and opportunities to grow within the organization

Benefits

Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including:

• We offer salaries that reflect your skills, experience, and the value you bring to our team.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans for eligible employees, along with access to wellness programs, mental health resources, and a family gym membership.
• Generous paid time off (PTO), including paid holidays. We also offer flexible work hours to help you balance your personal and professional life.
• 403(b) plan with company contributions after 2 years of service to help you plan for your future.
• Opportunities for continuous learning through workshops and training programs.
• A supportive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and respected.
• Discounts on programs, employee assistance programs, and company-sponsored events.
  
  

Minimum And Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, Recreation, or related field and/or equivalent experience
• Two years or more of recreation/aquatics-related experience. Prior team leadership/supervisory experience is essential with the ability to collaborate with others and attract, motivate, and effectively coach teams.
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to relate well with a diverse set of youth, parents, and volunteers. Demonstrates safe and age-appropriate strategies in interactions with youth.
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills with the ability to effectively lead in-services and trainings essential
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple, competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and constituents.
• Current, relevant Aquatics training and certifications (e.g., lifeguard, swim instructor, CPR for Professional Rescuer) or the ability to be certified within 30 days of hire. This includes ability to pass a water skills/swim test.
• Ability to meet physical requirements of job including the physical stamina, agility and sudden exertion required to safely lead sports and aquatics programs. The YMCA will make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.
  
  

Child Abuse Prevention - Support the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:

• Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
• Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
• Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
• Completing all child abuse prevention training, as required