Aquatics Director

• Minimum age of 21.
• Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Automated External Diffibulator, Basic First Aid.  
• Current YMCA Lifeguarding or Red Cross Lifeguarding certifications (instructor level preferred).  Must have YMCA Lifeguard Instructor Certification within 180 days of hire.
• Current Swim Instructor Certification preferred, or obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Current Certified Pool Operator or Aquatic Facility Operator certification preferred, or obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Preferred candidates will have a minimum experience of 3-5 years in the aquatics field.
• College degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• Will be required to have trainer certifications in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, AED, Emergency Oxygen, Swim Instructor and Lifeguarding within 1 year of employment.
• Ability to maintain all required certifications and the necessary level of physical and mental readiness.
• Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
• Supervisory experience required; 1-3 years in the aquatics field preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Requires a person of maturity and good judgment, who can operate with a minimum of guidance from the Executive Director.
• Requires ability to exercise appropriate independent judgment, to assess facts and issues, and make non-routine decisions regarding day-to-day operational problems and issues.
• Requires effective team-building and team-leadership skills.
• Must maintain cooperative, functional relationships with the senior leadership team, peers, and subordinates.
• Must maintain a positive, energetic attitude toward YMCA work, goals, and values.
• Must have ability to respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, and to travel as needed for operational management, including on-site presence in managing major operational problems.
• Must have superior oral and written communication skills and the ability to respond to a wide variety of constituencies, including staff, volunteers, members, program participants, vendors, community leaders, etc.
• Perform the duties of direct reports as needed.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.
• Ability to pass a lifeguard water test.
• Must be able to remain alert.
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals.
• Ability to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue.
• Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations.
• Ability to work inside and outside (environments include humidity, heat, cold, and inclement weather conditions).
• Must be able to lift and pull 75 pounds for a rescue.

ACCOUNTABILITY: Accountable for completion of assigned goals as measured by the number of people served, cause-driven measures, service satisfaction scores, operating results, and supervisor evaluation of assigned duties.   

BACKGROUND CHECKS: An offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of satisfactory results to meet the minimum requirements of the position.  They may include criminal background and reference checks, E-Verify, drug tests, driver’s license records, and/or a Child Protective Services Check (CPS). Additional driver’s license checks, CPS, criminal background checks, alcohol, and/or drug testing may be required to be processed in the future in order to meet and/or maintain the requirements of this position.