Avery Aquatics Manager

Greater Joliet Area YMCA; Town of Plainfield (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The C.W. Avery Family YMCA seeks an energetic Aquatics Manager to lead the aquatics department, mentor lifeguards, and elevate swim programs while ensuring a safe, welcoming pool environment.

You will oversee staff, scheduling, certifications, and daily operations, collaborating with the Aquatics Director. A leadership mindset and commitment to YMCA safety standards are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Lifeguard Certification; CPR Certification; First Aid Certification.
• 1-2 years related aquatics experience preferred (e.g., head lifeguard).
• Willingness to become Lifeguard Instructor within 90 days and to pursue Lifeguard Instructor Certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide administration and supervision of the aquatics staff, pool and related areas per YMCA requirements.
• Coordinate scheduling for private, semi-private and adapted swim lessons and scouting events.
• Ensure a certified lifeguard is on deck during all operating hours and after-hour rentals.
• Establish new program activities and expand programs within the community.
• Recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule and direct personnel and volunteers; review staff performance.
• Monitor pool operations to ensure compliance with state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations.
• Maintain pool chemical records and facility maintenance; secure and schedule pool facilities.
• Conduct lifeguarding and swim instruction in-services; respond to member and community inquiries and complaints.
• Must be willing to become Lifeguard Instructor within 3 months of hire.

Skills

Lifeguard certification

CPR certification

First aid certification

Staff supervision

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Make a Splash in Our Community: Join the C.W. Avery Family YMCA as the Aquatics Manager!Are you a passionate aquatic professional and natural leader who loves bringing people together, building strong teams, and creating safe, fun environments? The C.W. Avery Family YMCA is looking for an energetic Aquatics Manager to help lead our dynamic aquatics department and make a vibrant impact in our community!At the YMCA, you’re not just taking a job—you’re joining a purpose-driven culture built on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We are welcoming, genuine, nurturing, and relentless in our quest to strengthen our community beginning with you. As our Aquatics Manager, you’ll be the heartbeat of our pool deck, mentoring lifeguards, elevating swim programs, and engaging with members of all ages. As a key leader in our Aquatics Department, you will work alongside the Aquatics Director to keep our pools safe, welcoming, and high-performing:POSITION SUMMARY:Develops, organizes and implements high quality, member-focused YMCA aquatic programs.OUR 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.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:In conjunction with Aquatics Director or designee, provides administration and supervision of the aquatics staff, swimming pool and related areas per YMCA requirements.Provides emergency services when necessary.Coordinates scheduling for private, semi-private and adapted swim lessons, as well as scouting events.Assists with managing daily shift coverage. Coordinates or provides emergency coverage as needed assuring pools have a certified lifeguard on deck during all operating hours and after hour rentals.Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community in accordance with department operational plans.Assists with recruiting, hiring, training, developing, scheduling and directing personnel and volunteers as needed. Assists with the review and evaluation of staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete.Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations.Conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pools. Secures and schedules pool facilities. Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance.Conducts lifeguarding and swim instruction in-services. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner and communicates occurrences with Aquatics Director.Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.Must be willing to become a Lifeguard Instructor within 3 months of being hired.Teach Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid classes to YMCA staff and the community.QUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma or equivalent.One to two years related experience preferred; for example, as a head lifeguard, etc.Requirements prior to start: Lifeguard Certification; CPR Certification; First Aid Certification.Requirements within 30 days of hire include completion of New Staff Orientation; Bloodborne Pathogens; Child Abuse Prevention; Sexual Harassment Prevention; Active Shooter training; Slip Trip and Fall prevention; Hazardous Communications and Lifeguard Instructor Certification (within 90 days).Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.Must be able to work evenings and weekends.PHYSICAL DEMANDSSufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.