Senior Aquatics Director

YMCA of Greater Louisville; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Louisville is looking for a Senior Aquatics Director who will oversee the quality of swim lessons and manage aquatics operations. This role includes training staff, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations, contributing to the mission of community service and healthy living.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising and training young adults and adults.
• Current Lifeguarding Certification, including First Aid and CPR.
• CPO certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage swim instructors and ensure quality swim lessons.
• Recruit, train, and supervise lifeguards.
• Assist in budget management and compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Training and development

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Aquatics or Recreation

Job description

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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 chance to make a lasting difference in your community.

The YMCA of Greater Louisville is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, Swim Lesson Director that will be responsible for the overall quality and value of our swim lesson as well as supporting our aquatic operations. The Aquatics Programs Director is responsible for the management of swim instructors, certifications, volunteer/staff development and financial development. This position will assist the operations director with guarding as needed.

Essential Responsibilities

• Uphold the mission of the YMCA, and demonstrate behaviors that reflect a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming nature
• Develop relationships that have a positive impact in our community
• Ensures excellent member service and meets Association standards
• Recruit and hire lifeguards year-round, specific concentration on Calypso Cove Waterpark (May-Sept.)
• Train and supervise part-time staff of approximately 40-50 lifeguards and one to two part time Assistant Aquatics Directors
• Perform the required risk management tasks to include safety audits and drills, in-services, staff observations, chemical and pump room operations and general pool maintenance
• Assist in the management and monitoring of the department budget
• Maintain records and prepare reports regarding compliance with all state and county regulations
• Continue to serve the community with growth of Lifeguard, CPR & First Aid program offerings
• Provides leadership and support to the annual fundraising campaign, including volunteer recruitment and development
• Participates in Association Aquatics cabinet to ensure consistency and quality in their department
• Actively participate as part of the Northeast leadership team
  
  

Know How/Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or commensurate work experience in aquatics and/or recreation preferred
• Current Lifeguarding Certification, which includes First Aid, CPR professional level, and Emergency
• Oxygen Administration (YMCA Lifeguarding preferred), provided by the YMCA of Greater Louisville
• Experience working with children and adults
• Experience supervising and training young adults and adults
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to develop staff
• Ability to communicate through multiple generations and formats
• CPO (Certified Pool Operator) certification, provided by the YMCA of Greater Louisville
• YMCA Lifeguard Training certification, provided by the YMCA of Greater Louisville
• 2-4 years of supervising a minimum of 6 person staff team
• Experience managing a budget preferred
  
  

Effect On End Result

Successful performance in this position results in vibrant and safe services 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. The behaviors of staff and volunteers will reflect the characteristics of welcoming, nurturing, genuine, determined, and hopeful.

The 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services

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