Fishers YMCA - Associate Aquatics Director

Ymca Of Greater Indianapolis; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA Membership

Paid Time Off

Insurance

Free Child Care

Flexible Hours

Retirement

Discounted Fees

Professional Development

Job summary

Fishers YMCA is seeking an Associate Director of Aquatics to oversee program development, frontline operations, and staff supervision within the Aquatics department. The role balances daily operations with strategic administration to meet Center and Association goals.

You will supervise program implementation, ensure safety compliance, and drive staff scheduling and training while maintaining high service standards and financial controls.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED with at least 2 years in a leadership role within aquatics.
• CPR, First Aid, Lifeguarding certifications required.
• YMCA Pool Operator training or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Aquatics department.
• Develop, promote, implement and evaluate aquatic programs.
• Schedule staff and provide training and supervision.
• Monitor safety and adherence to standards and financial policies.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Staff coordination

Program development

Frontline duties

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CPR

First Aid

Lifeguarding

Pool Operator Certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Fishers YMCA - Fishers, IN 46038

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $43,888.00 - $46,000.00 Salary/year

Job Category: Aquatics

Benefits Include:

• Free Household YMCA of Greater Indianapolis Membership
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time
• Insurance
• 20 Hours Per Week of Free Child Care
• Flexible Hours/ Scheduling
• Retirement
• Discounted Program Fees
• Professional Development

Associate Director of Aquatics

The Associate Director of Aquatics will supervise the development and implementation of the aquatic programs of the Center. This position is primarily responsible for working with our staff and our members and program participants on the front line (approximately 50% of time is spent in frontline duties and 50% in administrative duties). The position will include the day-to-day operations of the department; program development and promotion, implementation and evaluation, staff scheduling, training and supervision, monitoring safety practices and adherence to standards and financial operation in accordance with Center and Association goals, objectives and policies.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/ or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position requires a High School Diploma or GED with at least 2 years of experience and proven success in a leadership role within aquatics that includes supervision and 2 years of experience teaching swim lessons to all age groups preferred.
• This person needs to have a good overall picture of YMCA philosophy and values and holds current certifications in CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguarding.
• Knowledge of chemicals (according to YMCA and OSHA guidelines) associated with pool maintenance. This includes having YMCA of the USA Certified Pool Operator training.
• Ability to work in a variety of areas, specifically those often subject to dampness and extreme heat.
• Must obtain CPR, First Aid, YMCA Lifeguard and YSLI certifications and instruct others in such courses.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.