Aquatics Program Director
YMCA of the USA – Metro Chicago
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Job Description
As an Aquatics Program Director, you will be responsible for coordinating and supervising the day‑to‑day operation of aquatic programs. Tasks include planning, promoting, creating, and coordinating programs, maintaining records, scheduling staff, and ensuring proper pool maintenance. You will network with public agencies and community organizations to promote and meet program needs. You will recruit, train, and supervise YMCA team members, including team leads/coordinators, instructors, lifeguards, counselors, volunteers, and other team members as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Recreation, or related field and/or equivalent experience
- 2 years or more of recreation/aquatics‑related experience
- Prior team leadership/supervisory experience is essential; ability to collaborate, attract, motivate, and coach teams
Essential Functions
- Strong customer service orientation; ability to relate well with diverse youth, parents, and volunteers; safe age‑appropriate strategies in interactions with youth
- Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills; ability to lead in‑services and trainings
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness; build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and constituents
- Ability to meet physical requirements of the job (stamina, agility, sudden exertion required to lead sports and aquatics programs). Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made.
Required Certifications
Current, relevant Aquatics training and certifications (e.g., lifeguard, swim instructor, CPR for Professional Rescuer) or the ability to be certified within 30 days of hire. Must pass a water skills/swim test.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Other
Industries
Non‑profit Organizations
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