Aquatics Director
The National Council of Young Men’s Christian Associations of the United States of America, Attleboro, MA, United States
The Hockomock Area YMCA is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Aquatics Director to lead and manage our aquatics programs and facilities at the Hurley Family Branch in North Attleboro, MA. This position is responsible for the planning, development, fiscal management, and administration of the YMCA swim programs. The role oversees both indoor and outdoor pools, ensuring safety standards are met, and staff are fully trained.
The Aquatics Director's full-time schedule will be either Tuesday through Saturday or Sunday through Thursday.
- Minimum of 3‑5 years of aquatics management experience, preferably in a YMCA environment
- Bachelor’s degree (BA) from a four‑year college or university
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
- Current knowledge of YMCA or comparable safety and program standards
- Experience in staff supervision, training, and evaluation
- Commitment to community engagement and program innovation
- Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with staff, participants, families, members, and stakeholders
- Prior experience as a Lifeguard and/or Swim Instructor
- Ability to problem‑solve in situations with limited standardization
- Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
- Maintain current certifications in:
- YMCA Lifeguard Certification
- YMCA Swim Instructor Certification
- YMCA Swim Trainer Certification
- First Aid and CPR Certification
- Knowledge of pool operations, including filtration systems, water chemistry, and safety protocols (CPO or AFO certification preferred)
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed