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Sr. Aquatics Director
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YMCA of Greater Louisville
4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
The
Senior Aquatics Director
is responsible for providing leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for all aquatic’s programs and operations for the Republic Bank Foundation YMCA. This position manages a team of 20–25 lifeguards, 3-5 swim instructors, 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 and programming, including water quality, chemical balance, and facility safety standards, while maintaining compliance with all regulatory requirements. They are responsible for providing quality swim lesson programming and running the Safety Around Water program for the association. 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.
Essential 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 our community
Ensures excellent member service and meet Association standards
Actively participate as part of the Republic Bank Foundation YMCA Leadership Team
Recruit, hire and retain lifeguard’s year round
Train, lead and supervise part-time instructor staff of approximately 20 lifeguards and 5 swim instructors
Perform the required risk management tasks to include safety audits and drills, in‑services, staff observations, chemical and pump room operations and general pool maintenance
Manages and monitors department budget with a focus on lifeguard and swim instructor 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
Provides leadership and support to the annual fundraising campaign, including volunteer recruitment and development
Participates in Association Aquatics cabinet to ensure consistency and quality in their department
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
The YMCA of Greater Louisville is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, or disability status.
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function
Other
Industries
Wellness and Fitness Services
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Sr. Aquatics Director
role at
YMCA of Greater Louisville
4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
The
Senior Aquatics Director
is responsible for providing leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for all aquatic’s programs and operations for the Republic Bank Foundation YMCA. This position manages a team of 20–25 lifeguards, 3-5 swim instructors, 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 and programming, including water quality, chemical balance, and facility safety standards, while maintaining compliance with all regulatory requirements. They are responsible for providing quality swim lesson programming and running the Safety Around Water program for the association. 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.
Essential 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 our community
Ensures excellent member service and meet Association standards
Actively participate as part of the Republic Bank Foundation YMCA Leadership Team
Recruit, hire and retain lifeguard’s year round
Train, lead and supervise part-time instructor staff of approximately 20 lifeguards and 5 swim instructors
Perform the required risk management tasks to include safety audits and drills, in‑services, staff observations, chemical and pump room operations and general pool maintenance
Manages and monitors department budget with a focus on lifeguard and swim instructor 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
Provides leadership and support to the annual fundraising campaign, including volunteer recruitment and development
Participates in Association Aquatics cabinet to ensure consistency and quality in their department
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
The YMCA of Greater Louisville is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, or disability status.
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function
Other
Industries
Wellness and Fitness Services
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at YMCA of Greater Louisville by 2x
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