Oversee all aquatics activities at the YMCA, aquatics operations, lifeguarding, maintaining a safe swimming condition, and pool operations.
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth
development, healthy living and social responsibility. This position was developed to oversee all aquatics activities at
the YMCA, including general aquatics operations, lifeguarding, maintaining a safe swimming condition, and pool
operations. The position will extend the Y’s mission by creating a positive atmosphere where everyone is respected and
welcomed and builds relationships with team members and members alike.
General Operations
● Manages a team of aquatics personnel. Schedules, monitors, and approves time for all team members.
● Schedule, conduct, and document training to ensure all team members’ training certifications are up to date. Training needs include, but are not limited to, ARC training, CPR, and First-Aid.
● Develops and monitors annual Aquatics department revenue and expense budget to meet center fiscal objectives. Accountable for all aquatics department financial results.
● Maintains the highest standards in pool safety and is in full compliance with the association and ARC standards and guidelines at all times.
● Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local, ARC, ADA guidelines, and YMCA health and safety regulations.
● Assists in YMCA fundraising activities, Annual Campaigns, and special events as needed.
Lifeguard
● Responsible for all lifeguard shift scheduling and filling lifeguard shifts as necessary.
● Responsible for training and recertifying current and potential lifeguards.
● Oversees lifeguards while on deck, coaching the team when necessary.
Pool operations
● Conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pools. Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance.
● Responsible for fixing basic pool maintenance issues.
● Track and oversee the completion of daily chemical logs.
Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill
community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports
fund-raising.
Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds
rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in
challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in
developing others.
Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities
immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how
they impact relationships. 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.