Association Aquatics Director

YMCA; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Disability & life insurance

Paid time off

Holidays & personal days

Vacation accrual

Program discounts

Job summary

YMCA of Southern Arizona is seeking an Association Aquatics Director to lead our aquatic department across the association. This hands-on role requires supervising staff, developing preventive maintenance and safety systems, and ensuring high-quality service and compliance with health and safety standards.

The position emphasizes leadership, training, and collaboration with branches and community partners. Flexibility to travel between sites and contribute to fundraising and program development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher preferred.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supervising aquatic staff and programs.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements preventive maintenance and safety procedures.
• Trains staff and conducts monthly safety drills.
• Oversees daily aquatic operations for the association.
• Manages budgets and staffing schedules.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and staff certifications.
• Fosters partnerships with schools and community orgs.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Staff training

Safety procedures

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pool management software

Job description

ASSOCIATION AQUATICS DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position supports the work of the YMCA of Southern Arizona, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities. The Association Aquatics Director is responsible for the development, organization, implementation and evaluation of the department, while helping to ensure aquatic operations are consistent across the association and run smoothly with the implementation of preventative maintenance plans and safety procedures. This position will be a dynamic, highly motivated individual tasked with the supervision and training of aquatic staff along with providing leadership support to the association. Through intentional interactions this position will model excellent leadership and have extensive knowledge in the aquatics industry contributing to the overall success of the department, branch and organization as a whole.

The Association Aquatics Director is a hands-on, field-intense position that requires the incumbent to work in and around water on a regular basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN ASSOCIATION AQUATICS DIRECTOR :

• Develops, implements systems and measurements for preventative maintenance and safety procedures to ensure operational efficiency. Prepares and presents data driven proposals as needed.
• Works with leadership to train staff and implement preventative maintenance plans and procedures that will ensure safety for all.
• Responsible for the overall aquatic day-to-day operations for the association.
• Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
• Maintains a strong understanding of current industry standards within the aquatics.
• Recruits, hires, trains and evaluates staff that are consistent with industry best practices. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
• Works with leadership to develop department and staff schedules based on programming, facility, association, and community needs.
• Coordinates, implements, and provides oversight to programs that meet the needs of the community in accordance with the organization's strategic direction and goals.
• Develops, manages and controls the budget to ensure fiscal responsibility within the department.
• Ensures all aquatics staff are ready to respond in the event of an emergency by coordinating, planning and implementing monthly training and drills.
• Ensures all aquatics staff have appropriate and current certifications on file.
• Ensures processes and policies are in place to ensure compliance with all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations. This includes (but is not limited to) maintaining in-service training records, safety drills, attendance records and chemical logs.
• Identifies, develops and maintains strategic collaborative relationships with school districts and other organizations/agencies related to assigned programs.
• Actively listens, reflects and responds to questions and concerns in a caring manner. When the opportunity presents itself, goes above and beyond to resolve the situation immediately.
• Provides leadership and models excellent customer service to provide a welcoming environment for all volunteers, staff, members, and guests by following customer service best practices. This includes (but is not limited to) adhering to the "ten foot rule" and maintaining eye contact.
• Facilitates relationships and maintains regular communication with branch leadership.
• Effectively engages with diverse groups of people with different abilities and backgrounds.
• Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
• Assists in YMCA fundraising activities and special events.
• Flexible in traveling to multiple sites within the association.
• Ensures the safety and well-being of consumers by maintaining professional boundaries, completing required abuse risk management training, following procedures for high-risk activities and supervision, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations, and adhering to mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

*This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.

REQUIREMENTS OF AN ASSOCIATION AQUATICS DIRECTOR :

• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age
• Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills
• Intermediate or advanced knowledge of technology
• Minimum of two (2) years leadership experience in related field(s)
• Three (3) to five (5) years of customer service experience preferred
• Required Certifications: Certified Pool Operation, Basic Life Support or Professional Rescuer CPR/AED for Adults/Children/Infants, First Aid, Emergency Oxygen Administration, YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor and YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent
• Preferred Certifications: YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor Trainer and YMCA Lifeguard Instructor Trainer
• Desire and ability to work with youth
• Completion of YMCA’s online training upon date of hire and periodically thereafter
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, afternoons, evening and weekends

FULL TIME BENEFITS:

• Free YMCA membership for employee, one additional adult and all the employee's dependents under age 24, living in the household
• 12% Employer funded retirement plan (once eligible)
• Medical Insurance and 100% Employer funded dental and vision insurance (employee only - dependents can be added at employee's expense) after sixty (60) days of employment
• 100% Employer funded long-term disability and life insurance after ninety (90) days of employment
• One (1) sick day accrued per month up to sixty (60) days (will roll over)
• Seven (7) paid holidays and three (3) paid personal days per year
• Vacation time accrued after ninety (90) days of employment - accrual amount based on years of full-time service
• 50% off YMCA of Southern Arizona programs (including child care, swim lessons, personal training packages, sports leagues, camp registrations, and more!)

OUR YMCA CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.