Assistant Program Director - Aquatics

YMCA of Greater Louisville; Prospect (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Louisville is seeking a dedicated aquatic supervisor to oversee daily pool operations and maintain a safe, welcoming environment for members. The role supports the aquatic director with scheduling, hiring, training, and supervising staff while upholding YMCA standards of service and safety.

The position emphasizes strong communication, organizational skills, and a proactive approach to programming and community relations to strengthen the YMCA mission.

Qualifications

• Experience in aquatics or recreation is preferred.
• Experience supervising and training staff is valued.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are required.
• Ability to communicate with multiple generations and formats.

Responsibilities

• Implement strategic direction for aquatic department operations.
• Assist with recruiting, hiring, and training Lifeguards and First Aid/CPR instructors.
• Schedule lifeguards and fill coverage gaps creatively.
• Lead Lifeguard shifts when needed and ensure safety standards.
• Maintain certifications and promote member service excellence.

Skills

Aquatics experience

Supervising & training

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Intergenerational communication

Job description

As the nation’s leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, the Y offers more than just a job. We offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community.This position supervises daily pool activities and is responsible for proactively communicating and maintaining a safe pool atmosphere while preventing accidents. The purpose of this position is to provide a positive role model for members as well as fellow aquatic staff and to create a character-developing atmosphere. In addition to lifeguard and swim lesson duties, this position assists the aquatic director with scheduling, hiring, training, and supervising all staff.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Implement strategic direction/vision for operations of the aquatic departmentAssist in recruiting, hiring, and training staff, including Lifeguards and First Aid/CPRinstructorsAssist with the monthly scheduling of lifeguards and creatively work to fill gaps in coverageWork lifeguard shifts when coverage cannot be achievedEnsures excellent customer/member service and meet Association standardsDevelops relationships in the community that have a positive impact on programming and fundraisingEnsure safety across all aquatic and program endeavors; lead collaboratively to provide systems that achievesanitary conditions, safe environments, program excellence, and member service excellenceAssist in facilitation and planning Lifeguard staff meetingsMaintains the certifications of aquatic staffEFFECT ON END RESULT:Successful performance in this position results in vibrant and safe programs and services that utilized to deliver the YMCA mission. Participants will encounter staff and programs that will allow the development of human potential and build good health and promote positive self-esteem and safety. Behaviors of staff and volunteers will reflect the characteristics of welcoming, nurturing, genuine, determined, and hopeful.POSITION REQUIREMENTS:Experience in aquatics and/or recreation preferredExperience working with children and adultsExperience supervising and trainingStrong organizational and communication skillsAbility to communicate through multiple generations and formatsYMCA Lifeguard certification preferred, will be trainedYMCA Lifeguard Instructor certification preferred, will be trained and will teachPHYSICAL DEMANDSAbility to pass lifeguard certification courseLifeguard training swim requirements are: 100 yard front crawl followed by a 2 minute water tread, 50 yard swim each of front crawl with head up, sidestroke, breaststroke, breaststroke with head up, inverted breaststroke kick with hands on chest, surface dive and swim underwater for 15 feet, sprint swim of 60 feet (in 20 seconds) with a surface dive to bottom of 6 feet to retrieve an object, hold object out of water for 1 minute tread, climb out of the pool and perform 100 chest compressions.Must be able to remain alertMust be able to sit or stand for extended periods of timeAdequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signalsAbility to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear visionAbility to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescueAbility to communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situationsWork in a wet/humid environment and come into contact with chlorine.Exposure to indoor or outdoor elementsAbility to lift 25 poundsNoise level-HighThe YMCA of Greater Louisville is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, or disability status.