Morris Aquatics Director

The National Council of Young Men’s Christian Associations of the United States of America; Morris (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization is seeking an Aquatics Director to enhance community strength through exceptional aquatics programs at the Morris Hospital YMCA. The role requires a strong leader who is committed to youth development and healthy living, fostering an inclusive and hopeful environment while ensuring the safety and quality of aquatic activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role in an aquatics program preferred.
• One to two years related experience preferred (e.g., as an aquatics coordinator or supervisor).
• Minimum age of 21.

Responsibilities

• Managing high-quality aquatics programs focused on member needs.
• Training and leading lifeguard and instructor staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Training

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Lifeguard certification

CPR certification

First Aid certification

AED certification

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Aquatics Director at the Morris Hospital YMCA intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined while also managing high-quality, member-focused aquatics 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.

1. Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent.

2. Experience in a supervisory role in an aquatics program preferred.

3. One to two years related experience preferred (e.g., as an aquatics coordinator or supervisor).

Minimum age of 21.

4. Ability to train, lead and develop lifeguard and instructor staff.

5. Certification requirements include: current lifeguard certification, Child Abuse Prevention, CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens, First Aid and AED certifications required within 30 days of employment. Certified pool operator preferred.

6. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.

• Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility.

• Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.