Aquatics Director
The National Council of Young Men’s Christian Associations of the United States of America, Mount Vernon, OH, United States
This position supports the work of the Jamestown Area YMCA, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
The Aquatics Director provides strategic and day-to-day leadership for all aquatics programs and facilities, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality programming, staff development, and an exceptional member experience. This role oversees swim lessons, lifeguarding, aquatic fitness, swim team activities, and community-based water safety initiatives, while ensuring compliance with all YMCA, local, state, and federal aquatic safety standards.
The Aquatics Director also manages external aquatics service contracts, coordinating and overseeing lifeguard staffing for local schools and community partners. This position plays a key role in advancing member engagement, retention, and community impact through aquatics programming and partnerships.
REQUIRED
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in aquatics programming, lifeguarding, swim instruction, or aquatic facility operations.
Current lifeguard, swim instructor, or other nationally recognized aquatics certification.
CPR/AED/First Aid certification (or lifeguard-level equivalent) within 90 days of hire.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build authentic relationships.
Ability to learn and use YMCA business systems (e.g., DAXKO, Paylocity, Office Suite).
Completion of required YMCA safety and compliance training.
PREFERRED
Bachelor’s degree in recreation, sports management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
YMCA or ARC Lifeguard Instructor certification.
Experience managing small to mid-sized aquatic facilities or teams.
Advanced certifications such as YMCA Aquatic Leadership, Certified Pool Operator (CPO), or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO).
Experience with budgeting, staff supervision, and regulatory compliance.
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The Aquatics Director provides strategic and day-to-day leadership for all aquatics programs and facilities, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality programming, staff development, and an exceptional member experience. This role oversees swim lessons, lifeguarding, aquatic fitness, swim team activities, and community-based water safety initiatives, while ensuring compliance with all YMCA, local, state, and federal aquatic safety standards.
The Aquatics Director also manages external aquatics service contracts, coordinating and overseeing lifeguard staffing for local schools and community partners. This position plays a key role in advancing member engagement, retention, and community impact through aquatics programming and partnerships.
REQUIRED
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in aquatics programming, lifeguarding, swim instruction, or aquatic facility operations.
Current lifeguard, swim instructor, or other nationally recognized aquatics certification.
CPR/AED/First Aid certification (or lifeguard-level equivalent) within 90 days of hire.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build authentic relationships.
Ability to learn and use YMCA business systems (e.g., DAXKO, Paylocity, Office Suite).
Completion of required YMCA safety and compliance training.
PREFERRED
Bachelor’s degree in recreation, sports management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
YMCA or ARC Lifeguard Instructor certification.
Experience managing small to mid-sized aquatic facilities or teams.
Advanced certifications such as YMCA Aquatic Leadership, Certified Pool Operator (CPO), or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO).
Experience with budgeting, staff supervision, and regulatory compliance.
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