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Overview
Position:
Aquatics Director at YMCA of Greater Kansas City
Job Type:
Full Time
Location:
Platte County Community Center North (Platte City, MO)
Start Date:
Immediate
Expiry Date:
21 Mar, 26
Posted On:
21 Dec, 25
Experience:
5 year(s) or above
Remote / Telecommute:
Yes
Sponsor Visa:
No
Description Description Overview: Join a team that’s building a stronger, healthier community through water safety, wellness, and fun. The YMCA of Greater Kansas City is hiring an Aquatics Director at Platte County Community Center North (Platte City, MO) to oversee operations, safety, and staff development across our aquatics department. We’re seeking candidates that are dedicated and experienced aquatics professionals who can ensure high standards for risk management, customer satisfaction, and program quality in our aquatics department. You’ll lead programs that range from swim lessons and water fitness to competitive swim meets and local swim teams—creating an inclusive environment where people of all ages and abilities can thrive in and around the water.
Benefits
Sign on Bonus: $500 (paid in two increments after the first paycheck)
Comprehensive benefits package
YMCA Retirement Plan
Free citywide YMCA membership for you and your household
Leadership development and professional growth opportunities
Responsibilities
Lead and manage all aquatics programs, including scheduling, staffing, and safety standards
Develop annual operating plans and budgets; monitor financial performance
Design and maintain a robust calendar of swim lessons, fitness classes, and aquatic events for participants of all abilities and levels
Partner with local swim teams; plan and host swim meets and community aquatics events
Oversee daily pool operations, maintenance, and compliance with all health and safety regulations
Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate lifeguards, instructors, and aquatics staff
Coordinate and facilitate regular in-service staff meetings
Able to perform duties of lifeguard, water fitness instructor, swim coach or swim lesson instructor, as needed
Conduct and certify trainings in Lifeguarding, swim lesson instructor, CPR, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen
Serve as a Risk Management Specialist, ensuring strong emergency preparedness and reporting procedures
Collaborate with center leadership on membership growth, community partnerships, and fundraising initiatives
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience in management
Minimum of three years’ experience in aquatics or a related field
Preferred three years’ experience in aquatics management
Current Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen certification from a national organization (Red Cross preferred)
Preferred Lifeguard Instructor certification from a national organization
Knowledge of swim meet manager
Ability to manage and monitor department budget
Ability to work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions
Able to make independent and sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
Discretion and confidentiality
Detail-oriented with good organizational skills; multi-task proficient
Strong computer skills and adaptability to new software
Must have reliable transportation; travel around the Greater Kansas City area may be required
Responsibilities (summary) Responsibilities Lead and manage all aquatics programs, ensuring safety standards and staff development. Oversee daily pool operations and collaborate with local swim teams and community events.
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Position:
Aquatics Director at YMCA of Greater Kansas City
Job Type:
Full Time
Location:
Platte County Community Center North (Platte City, MO)
Start Date:
Immediate
Expiry Date:
21 Mar, 26
Posted On:
21 Dec, 25
Experience:
5 year(s) or above
Remote / Telecommute:
Yes
Sponsor Visa:
No
Description Description Overview: Join a team that’s building a stronger, healthier community through water safety, wellness, and fun. The YMCA of Greater Kansas City is hiring an Aquatics Director at Platte County Community Center North (Platte City, MO) to oversee operations, safety, and staff development across our aquatics department. We’re seeking candidates that are dedicated and experienced aquatics professionals who can ensure high standards for risk management, customer satisfaction, and program quality in our aquatics department. You’ll lead programs that range from swim lessons and water fitness to competitive swim meets and local swim teams—creating an inclusive environment where people of all ages and abilities can thrive in and around the water.
Benefits
Sign on Bonus: $500 (paid in two increments after the first paycheck)
Comprehensive benefits package
YMCA Retirement Plan
Free citywide YMCA membership for you and your household
Leadership development and professional growth opportunities
Responsibilities
Lead and manage all aquatics programs, including scheduling, staffing, and safety standards
Develop annual operating plans and budgets; monitor financial performance
Design and maintain a robust calendar of swim lessons, fitness classes, and aquatic events for participants of all abilities and levels
Partner with local swim teams; plan and host swim meets and community aquatics events
Oversee daily pool operations, maintenance, and compliance with all health and safety regulations
Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate lifeguards, instructors, and aquatics staff
Coordinate and facilitate regular in-service staff meetings
Able to perform duties of lifeguard, water fitness instructor, swim coach or swim lesson instructor, as needed
Conduct and certify trainings in Lifeguarding, swim lesson instructor, CPR, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen
Serve as a Risk Management Specialist, ensuring strong emergency preparedness and reporting procedures
Collaborate with center leadership on membership growth, community partnerships, and fundraising initiatives
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience in management
Minimum of three years’ experience in aquatics or a related field
Preferred three years’ experience in aquatics management
Current Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen certification from a national organization (Red Cross preferred)
Preferred Lifeguard Instructor certification from a national organization
Knowledge of swim meet manager
Ability to manage and monitor department budget
Ability to work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions
Able to make independent and sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
Discretion and confidentiality
Detail-oriented with good organizational skills; multi-task proficient
Strong computer skills and adaptability to new software
Must have reliable transportation; travel around the Greater Kansas City area may be required
Responsibilities (summary) Responsibilities Lead and manage all aquatics programs, ensuring safety standards and staff development. Oversee daily pool operations and collaborate with local swim teams and community events.
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