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Aquatic Director
Job Location:
Job Location:
Boardman, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
6 October 2026 (17 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
3 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job Title: Aquatic Director Job Grade: 11
FLSA Status: Exempt Job Code: A3
Status: Full Time Leadership Level: Team Leader
Reports to: Executive Director Revision Date: 9/30/2026
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides leadership and management for the branchs large-scale aquatic department while advancing the YMCAs mission and branch priorities. Serves as a member of the Branch Leadership Team and leads aquatic operations staff and programs that promote water safety healthy living skill development and lifelong participation in aquatics. Oversees the quality growth financial performance safety and sustainability of lifeguard services swim lessons water fitness certification courses aquatic rentals and other assigned initiatives while creating a safe welcoming and mission-driven environment for members and participants. Collaborates with Aquatic Director at other branches to run a cohesive association aquatic program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
BRANCH LEADERSHIPServes as a member of the Branch Leadership Team and participates in Team Leader meetings Association Aquatic Focus Groups planning sessions leadership development and branch initiatives. Supports Association priorities collaborates with department leaders participates in special events and serves as Director on Duty as assigned.
MISSION ADVANCEMENTAdvances the YMCAs mission by building relationships communicating impact strengthening the YMCA brand supporting fundraising and donor stewardship efforts engaging volunteers and developing collaborative partnerships that expand aquatic participation promote water safety and strengthen community impact.
MEMBER EXPERIENCECreates exceptional experiences through intentional relationship building excellent customer service consistent communication and responsive problem solving. Builds lasting relationships with members participants families swim team athletes and community partners while promoting participation across YMCA programs and services.
FACILITY MANAGEMENT Oversees the daily operation appearance cleanliness safety and readiness of aquatic facilities equipment and support spaces. Coordinates inspections preventative maintenance repairs equipment replacement needs and facility improvement recommendations with branch and facilities leadership.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENTDevelops and manages assigned departmental budgets in partnership with branch leadership. Monitors financial performance analyzes participation and financial trends prepares variance information and implements strategies to achieve enrollment revenue retention and expense goals while ensuring responsible stewardship of YMCA resources.
PROGRAM MANAGEMENTLeads the planning coordination delivery and evaluation of assigned aquatic programs including lifeguard operations swim lessons private lessons water fitness Lifeguard/CPR/O2/First Aid certification courses pool rentals and specialty programs. Coordinates staffing schedules equipment pool space enrollment and other operational needs while monitoring quality participation safety compliance outcomes and opportunities for growth and improvement.
RISK MANAGEMENTMaintains the highest standards of aquatic safety by ensuring compliance with YMCA state local and health department regulations. Oversees lifeguard readiness emergency action plans pool chemistry incident reporting inspections certification compliance emergency drills child abuse prevention and risk management procedures to provide a safe environment for all participants. Ensures timely completion review and follow-up of incident reports and corrective actions. Collaborates with the Risk Manager to implement association-wide aquatic safety standards address identified risks and support consistent safety practices across YMCA branches.
TALENT MANAGEMENT Recruits hires trains develops schedules supervises evaluates and recognizes lifeguards swim instructors coaches water fitness instructors LGI/CPR/FA Trainers and aquatic support staff. Ensures staff maintain required certifications and provides ongoing coaching performance management payroll administration and department in-service training. Creates a culture of safety teamwork accountability and exceptional service.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
Bachelors degree in Recreation Sports Management Exercise Science Physical Education Education Business or a related field required.
Experience
FLSA Status: Exempt Job Code: A3
Status: Full Time Leadership Level: Team Leader
Reports to: Executive Director Revision Date: 9/30/2026
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides leadership and management for the branchs large-scale aquatic department while advancing the YMCAs mission and branch priorities. Serves as a member of the Branch Leadership Team and leads aquatic operations staff and programs that promote water safety healthy living skill development and lifelong participation in aquatics. Oversees the quality growth financial performance safety and sustainability of lifeguard services swim lessons water fitness certification courses aquatic rentals and other assigned initiatives while creating a safe welcoming and mission-driven environment for members and participants. Collaborates with Aquatic Director at other branches to run a cohesive association aquatic program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
BRANCH LEADERSHIPServes as a member of the Branch Leadership Team and participates in Team Leader meetings Association Aquatic Focus Groups planning sessions leadership development and branch initiatives. Supports Association priorities collaborates with department leaders participates in special events and serves as Director on Duty as assigned.
MISSION ADVANCEMENTAdvances the YMCAs mission by building relationships communicating impact strengthening the YMCA brand supporting fundraising and donor stewardship efforts engaging volunteers and developing collaborative partnerships that expand aquatic participation promote water safety and strengthen community impact.
MEMBER EXPERIENCECreates exceptional experiences through intentional relationship building excellent customer service consistent communication and responsive problem solving. Builds lasting relationships with members participants families swim team athletes and community partners while promoting participation across YMCA programs and services.
FACILITY MANAGEMENT Oversees the daily operation appearance cleanliness safety and readiness of aquatic facilities equipment and support spaces. Coordinates inspections preventative maintenance repairs equipment replacement needs and facility improvement recommendations with branch and facilities leadership.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENTDevelops and manages assigned departmental budgets in partnership with branch leadership. Monitors financial performance analyzes participation and financial trends prepares variance information and implements strategies to achieve enrollment revenue retention and expense goals while ensuring responsible stewardship of YMCA resources.
PROGRAM MANAGEMENTLeads the planning coordination delivery and evaluation of assigned aquatic programs including lifeguard operations swim lessons private lessons water fitness Lifeguard/CPR/O2/First Aid certification courses pool rentals and specialty programs. Coordinates staffing schedules equipment pool space enrollment and other operational needs while monitoring quality participation safety compliance outcomes and opportunities for growth and improvement.
RISK MANAGEMENTMaintains the highest standards of aquatic safety by ensuring compliance with YMCA state local and health department regulations. Oversees lifeguard readiness emergency action plans pool chemistry incident reporting inspections certification compliance emergency drills child abuse prevention and risk management procedures to provide a safe environment for all participants. Ensures timely completion review and follow-up of incident reports and corrective actions. Collaborates with the Risk Manager to implement association-wide aquatic safety standards address identified risks and support consistent safety practices across YMCA branches.
TALENT MANAGEMENT Recruits hires trains develops schedules supervises evaluates and recognizes lifeguards swim instructors coaches water fitness instructors LGI/CPR/FA Trainers and aquatic support staff. Ensures staff maintain required certifications and provides ongoing coaching performance management payroll administration and department in-service training. Creates a culture of safety teamwork accountability and exceptional service.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
Bachelors degree in Recreation Sports Management Exercise Science Physical Education Education Business or a related field required.
Experience
- Three or more years of progressively responsible leadership experience in aquatics recreation sports nonprofit operations or a related field.
- Experience supervising lifeguards instructors coaches or aquatic personnel preferred.
- Demonstrated success managing staff budgets scheduling customer service and program growth.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to lead develop and hold staff accountable through coaching recognition and performance management.
- Strong knowledge of aquatic operations lifeguarding water safety emergency procedures pool chemistry and risk management.
- Strong financial operational and organizational skills with the ability to manage budgets schedules staffing and departmental priorities.
- Exceptional written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships with members participants families volunteers staff schools and community partners.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to use performance metrics to inform decisions and improve operations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office registration systems scheduling software and emerging technologies including artificial intelligence (AI) to improve communication efficiency and decision-making.
Certifications & Training Requirements:
- YMCA or American Red Cross Lifeguard
- CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED/Oxygen/First Aid
- YMCA Lifeguard or American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor
- YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor
- Water Fitness/Group Exercise Instructor
- YMCA Lifeguard Instructor Trainer (at first available offering)
- YMCA Swim Lesson Trainer (at first available offering)
- Praesidium Child Abuse Prevention/Blood Borne Pathogens/Preventing Sexual Harassment
- YMCA of Youngstown Leadership Program (first year)
- Y-USA Team Leader Certification (required within two years)
Employment Requirements:
- Successfully complete all YMCA-required background screenings and maintain eligibility for employment.
- Ability to work evenings weekends and special events as required.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
Program Growth & Participation
Financial Performance
Program Quality & Member Experience
Staff Recruitment Retention & Development
Safety & Risk Management
Certification & Regulatory Compliance
Community Engagement & Mission Impact
Operational Excellence
Financial Performance
Program Quality & Member Experience
Staff Recruitment Retention & Development
Safety & Risk Management
Certification & Regulatory Compliance
Community Engagement & Mission Impact
Operational Excellence
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- This position operates in office aquatic indoor outdoor and community environments and requires regular movement throughout YMCA facilities.
- The employee must maintain required aquatic certifications and be capable of performing aquatic rescue skills and responding to emergencies.
- The employee is regularly required to communicate in person and electronically use a computer for extended periods sit stand walk bend reach and actively supervise aquatic programs.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Required Experience:
Director
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