Aquatics Director
Job Title: Aquatics Director
Full-Time
Reports To: Senior Director of Operations
Review Begins: Immediately
Apply at https://ymcalancaster.org/careers/
The Family YMCA of Lancaster & Fairfield County is seeking a mission-driven Aquatics Director to oversee all aquatic programs, staff leadership, safety, and facility operations. This role ensures that every participant and family experiences a safe, high-quality, and welcoming environment. The job is open until filled.
Our Mission
To help community members live lives to their fullest potential by putting Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body.
Position Overview
Under the direction of the Senior Director of Operations, the Aquatics Director is responsible for creating transformative experiences for members, participants, families, and staff. The Director leads with excellence in customer service, program delivery, staffing, and facility operations.
This role requires deep knowledge and innovation across YMCA aquatic programs, including lifeguarding; preschool, youth, private, and adult swim lessons; family swim; youth swim team; high school swim teams; facility rentals; and pool parties.
Job Responsibilities
Program & Safety Oversight
- Ensure program standards and safety procedures are met, including full compliance with our YMCA Aquatics Safety Plan.
- Review pool schedules and implement programming to meet community needs.
- Ensure programs meet registration minimums and budget requirements.
- Provide program data and reports as needed.
Staff Leadership & Development
- Hire, train, mentor, and supervise all aquatics staff and volunteers.
- Maintain all required certifications and administer certification courses as needed.
- Complete annual performance evaluations for staff.
Community Partnerships & Communication
- Coordinate with youth swim team coaches and leadership.
- Assist and communicate with high schools using the pool for practices and meets.
- Ensure up-to-date aquatics schedules are always available at the front desk.
- Develop positive relationships across YMCA departments and throughout the community.
Facility & Operations Management
- Maintain cleanliness, equipment, filter rooms, water quality, and annual shutdown processes.
- Develop and execute a cleaning/maintenance schedule.
- Assist with special events for the aquatics department and YMCA association.
Mission Advancement
- Support annual fundraising campaigns and volunteer committees.
- Serve on assigned committees.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
- YMCA Team Leader certification preferred.
- 1–2 years of aquatic leadership/supervisory experience preferred.
- Certified Pool Operator preferred.
- Minimum age: 21.
- Required certifications within 30 days of hire: Child Abuse Prevention, YMCA required trainings, Lifeguard certification, CPR, First Aid, and AED.
- ARC Lifeguard Instructor certification within 6 months.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to build partnerships with community organizations.
Benefits
- Medical insurance coverage for the employee is available
- Free YMCA membership
- YMCA Retirement with 7% contribution from YMCA (3% from employee), available once the minimum requirements are met
