Job Description

Aquatics Director

Fairless Hills, PA | Full Time, Salary | $63,000 - $68,000 per year

Every team member at River Crossing YMCA is guided by our principle of Connecting People to Healthier Lives. Does that sound like you?

Our Aquatics Director is a high-profile leadership position that is responsible for helping lead the overall direction, coordination, operation, and success of the Department.

Some rewards for joining our team:

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
• Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurances
• Generous Paid Time Off + 6 paid holidays throughout the year
• Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!
• Supplemental insurance benefits

What is needed for this job as our Aquatics Director:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• 21+ years of age
• 2+ years of experience with current ARC Lifeguard/Water Park, CPR for Professional Rescuer, First Aid, Administering Emergency Oxygen and YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor certification with 2 years of related experience
• 2+ years experience in fitness, recreation management, or similar
• 2+ years experience managing 50+ team members
• 2+ years experience managing Profit and Loss (P&L) statements and budgets
• Experience providing high-end member service and managing member concerns
• Ability to use water chemistry test kit

The responsibilities we will trust you with as our Aquatics Director:

• Provide leadership in the delivery of quality within the YMCA aquatic department
• Monitor all programs and staff in the pool assigned
• Ensure program quality and monitor staff performance and member service
• Ensure the swimming facility is meeting or exceeding the Aquatic Safety Standards
• Facilitate monthly in-service meetings that include skill review
• Supervise staff and ensure appropriate staffing of pool
• Develop high quality aquatics programs, including swim lessons and water fitness that meet the needs of the community
• Ensure quality program delivery by certified staff and effective use of resources including staffing
• Ensure safety and prevent injuries by supervising pool area
• Administer first aid to victims using OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Universal Precautions until Emergency Medical Service arrives
• Maintain current certifications and physical fitness
• Communicate all pool rules and ensure that you are accessible and identifiable
• Maintain pool logs, incident/accident reports, locker room checks and other documents as required
• Perform pool maintenance duties in accordance with OSHA Hazardous Materials Precautions. Perform water quality testing
• May be required to pursue POOL Operator or CPO certification and backwash pool filtration system and monitor pool chemicals
• May be required to pursue PA Department of Agriculture Category 24 Pesticide Applicator or Technician certification

What you can expect:

• Support from an amazing team
• Opportunities to learn & grow
• Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger

YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer All Qualified Women, Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and US Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Let’s discuss!

We want to meet you. Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application.