The National Council of Young Men’s Christian Associations of the United States of America
Senior Aquatics Director
The National Council of Young Men’s Christian Associations of the United States of America, Louisville, Kentucky, us, 40201
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. Effect on End Result
EFFECT ON END RESULT:
Successful performance in this position results in vibrant and safe services utilized to deliver the YMCA mission as well as member service. Participants will encounter staff and programs that will allow the development of human potential and build good health and promote positive self-esteem and safety. Behaviors of staff and volunteers will reflect the characteristics of welcoming, nurturing, genuine, determined, and hopeful. 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
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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. Effect on End Result
EFFECT ON END RESULT:
Successful performance in this position results in vibrant and safe services utilized to deliver the YMCA mission as well as member service. Participants will encounter staff and programs that will allow the development of human potential and build good health and promote positive self-esteem and safety. Behaviors of staff and volunteers will reflect the characteristics of welcoming, nurturing, genuine, determined, and hopeful. 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
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