Senior Aquatics Director, Youth Programs

THE BOYS' CLUB OF NEW YORK INC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement benefits

Flexible spending account

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Job summary

The Boys’ Club of New York Inc. in New York, NY is seeking an Aquatics Director to lead and oversee Clubhouse aquatics programs for youths aged 7–21. The role focuses on safety, development, and inter-departmental collaboration to promote healthy lifestyles.

Responsibilities include managing Learn-To-Swim, Lifeguard Training, and Swim Team activities; coordinating staff and trainings; ensuring compliance with health and safety standards; and maintaining program budgets and records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation/Physical Education or related field is desirable.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and decision-making skills are required.
• Commitment to a collaborative team-oriented management approach is expected.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience with youth development are preferred.
• Experience with activity planning and facilitating youth activities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create, administer, and supervise an age-appropriate aquatics program for members including instructional swim, specialized activities, and swim team preparation.
• Coordinate, facilitate, and teach rostered aquatics programs (Learn-To-Swim, Lifeguard Training, Swim Team Practice) and monitor attendance.
• Establish standards of behavior to create safe, orderly learning environments.
• Coach the swim team, schedule practices, and organize attendance at meets.
• Facilitate CPR and First Aid Certification trainings for staff; include AED and emergency drills.
• Evaluate members’ skills and adjust coaching techniques based on strengths and weaknesses.
• Ensure safety and sanitary conditions of the pool per City of New York rules and record-keeping.
• Hire, train, and manage part-time staff and volunteers; ensure adequate coverage.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and BCNY policies.
• Manage department expenses within budget; procure materials and equipment as needed.
• Prepare regular activity and attendance reports.
• Maintain certifications (CPR, AED, Lifeguard, WSI, Pool Operator) and stay updated.
• Lead staff development, meetings, and trainings; foster teamwork and positive work culture.

Skills

Excellent communication

Critical thinking

Decision making

Team leadership

Leadership

Youth development focus

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation/Physical Education or related field

Tools

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

The Boys’ Club of New York Inc. in New York, NY is seeking an Aquatics Director to lead and oversee Clubhouse aquatics programs for youths aged 7–21. The role focuses on safety, development, and inter-departmental collaboration to promote healthy lifestyles.

Responsibilities include managing Learn-To-Swim, Lifeguard Training, and Swim Team activities; coordinating staff and trainings; ensuring compliance with health and safety standards; and maintaining program budgets and records.