Aquatic Program - Director, Aquatics

About the role

The Greater Cleveland YMCA seeks a dedicated individual to support our mission of strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This position focuses on developing and implementing high-quality aquatic programs that meet the needs of the community.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises program activities to meet community needs and YMCA objectives.
• Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules, and directs personnel and volunteers.
• Conducts regular sanitation of equipment and assigned areas.
• Maintains aquatic safety by ensuring compliance with state, local, and federal regulations and conducting safety drills.
• Ensures proper maintenance of pools and maintains accurate records of chemical levels and facility maintenance.
• Trains and certifies staff in lifeguarding, swim instruction, first aid, and CPR.
• Schedules and promotes YMCA aquatics programs.
• Develops and monitors safety, swim team, and program budgets.
• Assists in fundraising activities and special events.
• Models relationship-building skills and responds to inquiries and complaints.
• Assists with Program Committee meetings and compiles program statistics.
• Serves as a Cause Driven Leader on Duty (CDLOD).

Qualifications

• Education: Associates Degree preferred, or equivalent certificate of competency and 2-3 years of related experience.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of related experience, with three (3) years of supervisor or leadership experience preferred.
• Certifications: Certified Pool Operator required, Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor Certification preferred, CPR and First Aid certification and Safety training required within 30 days of hire.
• Technical Skills: Completion of YMCA program-specific and operational trainings, and aquatics training and trainer certifications within 30 days of hire.
• Physical Demands: Moderate physical demands including lifting up to 10 pounds, standing, walking, and bending.

Summary of Physical Demands

• Standing: Frequently
• Sitting: Occasionally
• Walking: Frequently
• Climbing: Rarely
• Bending-Sitting: Occasionally
• Kneeling: Rarely
• Overhead Reaching: Rarely
• Horizontal Reaching: Rarely
• Squatting: Rarely
• Twisting: Rarely

About YMCA of Greater Cleveland

The YMCA of Greater Cleveland offers an exceptional package that includes:

• A free membership to your local YMCA and discount to YMCA programs including childcare (part-time positions do not receive discount on childcare).
• Additional employee discounts at many places in and around town.
• Paid vacation.
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan including Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Plan, and Retirement (9% paid by the YMCA of Greater Cleveland).