YMCA of the USA
Overview
The Senior Aquatics Director is responsible for providing leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for all aquatics programs and operations for the YMCA at Norton Commons. This position manages a team of 40–50 lifeguards, as well as the Aquatics Program Director, ensuring safe, high-quality, and mission-driven aquatics experiences for members and participants. The Senior Aquatics Director oversees pool operations, including water quality, chemical balance, and facility safety standards, while maintaining compliance with all regulatory requirements. They are accountable for staff recruitment, training, supervision, and performance management, fostering a culture of safety, excellence, and professional development. In collaboration with YMCA leadership, the Senior Aquatics Director develops and expands innovative aquatics programming, manages budgets, and ensures operational efficiency. This role plays a key part in advancing the YMCA’s commitment to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility through exceptional aquatics services.
Responsibilities
Uphold the mission of the YMCA, and demonstrate behaviors that reflect a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming nature Develop relationships that have a positive impact in the community Ensure excellent member service and meet Association standards Actively participate as part of the YMCA at Norton Commons leadership team Recruit, hire, and retain lifeguards year-round Train, lead, and supervise part-time instructor staff of approximately 40 lifeguards Perform risk management tasks including safety audits and drills, inservices, staff observations, chemical and pump room operations, and general pool maintenance Manage and monitor department budget with a focus on lifeguard salaries and pool maintenance Maintain Lifeguard certification records and prepare reports regarding compliance with all state and county regulations Continue to serve the community with growth of Aquatics programs Provide leadership and support to the annual fundraising campaign, including volunteer recruitment and development Participate in Association Aquatics cabinet to ensure consistency and quality in their department
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or commensurate work experience in aquatics and/or recreation preferred Current Lifeguarding Certification, which includes First Aid, CPR professional level, and Emergency Oxygen Administration provided by the YMCA of Greater Louisville Strong organizational skills and ability to navigate multiple technology platforms Strong communication skills with multiple generations CPO (Certified Pool Operator) certification, provided by the YMCA of Greater Louisville YMCA Lifeguard Training certification, provided by the YMCA of Greater Louisville
Essential Functions
Directly support the mission of the YMCA and demonstrate a welcoming, nurturing, genuine, determined, and hopeful leadership style Develop relationships that positively impact the community Ensure excellent member service and meet Association standards Collaborate as part of the YMCA at Norton Commons leadership team Recruit, hire, and retain lifeguards year-round Train, lead, and supervise part-time instructor staff of approximately 40 lifeguards Conduct risk management tasks including safety audits and drills, inservices, staff observations, chemical and pump room operations, and general pool maintenance Monitor and manage the department budget with focus on lifeguard salaries and pool maintenance Maintain Lifeguard certification records and report on compliance with state and county regulations Support growth of Aquatics programs and community service Support annual fundraising campaigns, including volunteer recruitment and development Participate in Association Aquatics cabinet to ensure consistency and quality
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Other
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The Senior Aquatics Director is responsible for providing leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for all aquatics programs and operations for the YMCA at Norton Commons. This position manages a team of 40–50 lifeguards, as well as the Aquatics Program Director, ensuring safe, high-quality, and mission-driven aquatics experiences for members and participants. The Senior Aquatics Director oversees pool operations, including water quality, chemical balance, and facility safety standards, while maintaining compliance with all regulatory requirements. They are accountable for staff recruitment, training, supervision, and performance management, fostering a culture of safety, excellence, and professional development. In collaboration with YMCA leadership, the Senior Aquatics Director develops and expands innovative aquatics programming, manages budgets, and ensures operational efficiency. This role plays a key part in advancing the YMCA’s commitment to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility through exceptional aquatics services.
Responsibilities
Uphold the mission of the YMCA, and demonstrate behaviors that reflect a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming nature Develop relationships that have a positive impact in the community Ensure excellent member service and meet Association standards Actively participate as part of the YMCA at Norton Commons leadership team Recruit, hire, and retain lifeguards year-round Train, lead, and supervise part-time instructor staff of approximately 40 lifeguards Perform risk management tasks including safety audits and drills, inservices, staff observations, chemical and pump room operations, and general pool maintenance Manage and monitor department budget with a focus on lifeguard salaries and pool maintenance Maintain Lifeguard certification records and prepare reports regarding compliance with all state and county regulations Continue to serve the community with growth of Aquatics programs Provide leadership and support to the annual fundraising campaign, including volunteer recruitment and development Participate in Association Aquatics cabinet to ensure consistency and quality in their department
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or commensurate work experience in aquatics and/or recreation preferred Current Lifeguarding Certification, which includes First Aid, CPR professional level, and Emergency Oxygen Administration provided by the YMCA of Greater Louisville Strong organizational skills and ability to navigate multiple technology platforms Strong communication skills with multiple generations CPO (Certified Pool Operator) certification, provided by the YMCA of Greater Louisville YMCA Lifeguard Training certification, provided by the YMCA of Greater Louisville
Essential Functions
Directly support the mission of the YMCA and demonstrate a welcoming, nurturing, genuine, determined, and hopeful leadership style Develop relationships that positively impact the community Ensure excellent member service and meet Association standards Collaborate as part of the YMCA at Norton Commons leadership team Recruit, hire, and retain lifeguards year-round Train, lead, and supervise part-time instructor staff of approximately 40 lifeguards Conduct risk management tasks including safety audits and drills, inservices, staff observations, chemical and pump room operations, and general pool maintenance Monitor and manage the department budget with focus on lifeguard salaries and pool maintenance Maintain Lifeguard certification records and report on compliance with state and county regulations Support growth of Aquatics programs and community service Support annual fundraising campaigns, including volunteer recruitment and development Participate in Association Aquatics cabinet to ensure consistency and quality
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Non-profit Organizations
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