Aquatics Director
Aquatics Director
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Job Description
We are seeking an Aquatics Director to join our dynamic aquatics team at the Oakland Y. This is a fulltime position benefited and exempt responsible for directly supervising our lifeguard swim instructor and water fitness instructor teams and overseeing the entire Aquatics department at the Oakland. The schedule for this position will primarily be MondayThursday 10:30am7:00pm with a 5th day scheduled based on department need and staff preference (Saturdays 8:30am5:00pm likely needed in beginning). The Aquatics Director must be accessible and available for emergency coverage as needed. They will be the face of our aquatics team at Oakland and interact with members on a daily basis great interpersonal skills are a must!
The Oakland Y a branch of the YMCA of the East Bay is a large fitness facility with a 25M 7lane lap pool. Our site is a community hub where people of all ages and abilities can find group classes swimming fitness coaching new equipment and more. Our aquatics team provides a safe and friendly environment for lap swimmers water walkers family swim pool rentals water fitness classes and a thriving swim lesson program for students of all ages. The YMCA of the East Bay is a highenergy innovative neighborhood leader with programs that empower youth advance health and strengthen our community. For more information about the Y visit
Responsibilities for this position:
- Hire supervise train and assess lifeguard/swim instructor/water fitness staff.
- Create lifeguard schedule for pool and provide coverage as needed.
- Create swim instructor schedule for pool and provide coverage as needed.
- Create water fitness instructor schedule for pool and provide coverage as needed.
- Develop and adhere to program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
- Develop market and lead ARC Lifeguard and CPR/First Aid training programs for staff and members.
- Provide exemplary member service and ensure policies to provide quality and safe programs for all members.
- Participate and support annual fundraising efforts.
- Serve as a member of the branch leadership team.
Desired Experience/Qualifications:
- Experience in aquatic management and managing schedules.
- Degree from a 4year college or university or 24 years related experience; or a combination of equivalent education and experience.
- Ability to teach swim lessons and water fitness classes.
- Ability to thrive in a high paced flexible environment.
Required Certifications/Education:
ARC Lifeguarding or YMCA Lifeguarding
Preferred certifications (or willing and able to obtain upon hire):
ARC Lifeguard Instructor or YMCA Lifeguard Instructor ARC Water Safety Instructor or YMCA Swim Instructor ARC CPR/First Aid Instructor Water Fitness Instructor and Certified Pool Operator certifications.
What we offer:
- Fulltime exempt position annual salary: starting at $78000 DOE
- Awesome benefits package including medical dental vision disability life insurance Y retirement plan employee funded pretax health and child care spending accounts
- Generous paid time off with vacation sick and holiday leave
- Fun culture and strong leadership team in a wellfunded YMCA
- Free membership to all YMCAs
We strive to build a staff team that reflects the broad diversity of our community. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
