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Associate Aquatics Director
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YMCA of the USA Make a splash in leadership! Join our team and help create a safe, fun, and memorable experience in and around the water.
Job Description
Assists in the development, organization and implementation of high quality, member-focused YMCA aquatic programs.
Qualifications
Minimum age 21 with at least 2 years of experience and proven success in a leadership role within aquatics that includes supervision. Minimum of 2 years of experience teaching swim lessons to all age groups and levels. Requirements upon date of hire include: completion of: Child Abuse Prevention trainings; Lifeguard, CPR; First Aid; AED; Oxygen Administration; Blood borne Pathogens. Current Instructor certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment) for American Red Cross Lifeguard and Y Swim Lesson Trainer. Must have or be willing to obtain within 6 months: Pool Operator Certification and Trained Pool Operator Certification. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Physical Demands: Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.
Essential Functions
Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete. Works with the Aquatic Director in monitoring daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations. Works with the Aquatic Director in the calculation, design and monitoring of the program budget to meet fiscal objectives. Works with the Aquatic Director in the supervision of aquatic staff and assures all scheduled shifts are properly covered. Substitute, instruct, and assist in all aspects of aquatics programming and lifeguarding as needed. Work hours are afternoon/evening and weekends. Works with Aquatic Coordinators to ensure that Lifeguards and Swim Instructors receive appropriate onboarding training and education to provide high quality aquatic programs. Delivers American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, AED, Oxygen certification programs to staff and the community. Oversees and/or conduct Aquatic Coordinators with Lifeguard and swim instructor in-service trainings monthly and maintain required documentation. Works with Aquatic Coordinators to document data as necessary to maximize pool schedules and class programming and help the Aquatic Director ensure all aquatic registrations are organized and accurate. Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner. Participates in staff committee meetings as deemed necessary. Supports Aquatic Director with development and implementation of new programming. Performs all other duties assigned by the Aquatic Director.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
Mission Advancement : Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with
a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.
Collaboration : Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships
to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.
Operational Effectiveness : Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.
Personal Growth : Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology. Seniority level
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Associate Aquatics Director
role at
YMCA of the USA 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Associate Aquatics Director
role at
YMCA of the USA Make a splash in leadership! Join our team and help create a safe, fun, and memorable experience in and around the water.
Job Description
Assists in the development, organization and implementation of high quality, member-focused YMCA aquatic programs.
Qualifications
Minimum age 21 with at least 2 years of experience and proven success in a leadership role within aquatics that includes supervision. Minimum of 2 years of experience teaching swim lessons to all age groups and levels. Requirements upon date of hire include: completion of: Child Abuse Prevention trainings; Lifeguard, CPR; First Aid; AED; Oxygen Administration; Blood borne Pathogens. Current Instructor certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment) for American Red Cross Lifeguard and Y Swim Lesson Trainer. Must have or be willing to obtain within 6 months: Pool Operator Certification and Trained Pool Operator Certification. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Physical Demands: Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.
Essential Functions
Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete. Works with the Aquatic Director in monitoring daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations. Works with the Aquatic Director in the calculation, design and monitoring of the program budget to meet fiscal objectives. Works with the Aquatic Director in the supervision of aquatic staff and assures all scheduled shifts are properly covered. Substitute, instruct, and assist in all aspects of aquatics programming and lifeguarding as needed. Work hours are afternoon/evening and weekends. Works with Aquatic Coordinators to ensure that Lifeguards and Swim Instructors receive appropriate onboarding training and education to provide high quality aquatic programs. Delivers American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, AED, Oxygen certification programs to staff and the community. Oversees and/or conduct Aquatic Coordinators with Lifeguard and swim instructor in-service trainings monthly and maintain required documentation. Works with Aquatic Coordinators to document data as necessary to maximize pool schedules and class programming and help the Aquatic Director ensure all aquatic registrations are organized and accurate. Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner. Participates in staff committee meetings as deemed necessary. Supports Aquatic Director with development and implementation of new programming. Performs all other duties assigned by the Aquatic Director.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
Mission Advancement : Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with
a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.
Collaboration : Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships
to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.
Operational Effectiveness : Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.
Personal Growth : Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Other Industries Non-profit Organizations Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at YMCA of the USA by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Aquatics Director” roles.
New York County, NY $30.00-$35.00 1 day ago Coach / Personal Trainer / PE Teacher / Fitness Instructor
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East Rutherford, NJ $20.00-$23.00 1 month ago Multi-Sport Coach - Field House Brooklyn
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North Caldwell, NJ $20.00-$50.00 2 months ago New York, NY $70,000.00-$90,000.00 1 month ago New York, NY $70,000.00-$90,000.00 3 weeks ago Brooklyn, NY $20,000.00-$28,800.00 6 days ago West Orange, NJ $20.00-$30.00 2 months ago Assistant Coaching Positions 2025-2026 (HS)
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