Aquatics Director
Location: Orlando
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Our Downtown YMCA Family Center is seeking an Aquatic Leader to
join their team and grow their existing Aquatic program! Job
Description Provides leadership and management of aquatics
programming within the Family Center. The Aquatics Director manages
member participation and retention through the development and
execution of aquatics programs to achieve strategic goals and
provide outstanding customer service to all members. Qualifications
Associate’s degree or equivalent required; Recreation Management or
related field of study preferred. 1-3 years of experience in
aquatics program management required. 1-3 years of experience in
staff supervision and leadership required Current CPR/AED and First
Aid certifications required. Current Oxygen Administration
certification required. Current Lifeguard certification/YMCA
Aquatic Safety Assistant or Red Cross Safety Training for Swim
Coaches required. (YMCA Lifeguard certification preferred; Red
Cross Lifeguard certification is acceptable, but must receive YMCA
certification within 60 days). Current YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor
certification required within 60 days. Current YMCA Pool Operator
on Location certification or Certified Pool Operator preferred
Trainer and YMCA Aquatic Management certifications a plus. Previous
experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive,
authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
Essential Functions Implement aquatic programs including lap
swimming, swim lessons, group exercise classes, and recreation swim
teams, which promote retention of existing members and engagement
of new members. Ensures high quality aquatics programing through
innovative program development, evaluations, and audits of program
delivery. Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises aquatics
department staff. Develops and retains staff with appropriate skill
depth level and promotes career succession planning. Collaborate
with the Safe Start Director to promote the Safe Start survival
swim program and lessons in connection with overall aquatic
programming and member connection opportunities. Direct staff to
support aquatic initiatives to achieve retention goals. Analyze
data, systems and processes to recognize growth and retention
opportunities. Ensure proper implementation of aquatic schedules
and procedures to provide maximum opportunities for member/staff
connections. Implements and monitors the Aquatics Safety Plan,
including oversight of in-services, drop drills and all other
Association-wide safety and risk protocols. Collaborate with the
facilities department and Family Center Executive Director or
Operations Director to establish systems for regularly scheduled
pool inspections to ensure proper and efficient working order at
all times. Coordinate and schedule pool and equipment maintenance
and repairs. Purchase program supplies and equipment as approved by
the electronic purchase requisition and approval (PO) process.
Monitor daily operations to adhere to all state, local, and YMCA of
Central Florida health and safety standards and policies. Ensure
all staff maintain required safety certifications for their
position(s) and facilitate regular trainings in accordance with
Association guidelines and program needs. Maintain compliance with
required documentation of pool operation. Create and implement
aquatics programs with an effort to allow participants to continue
along a succession plan from Safe Start and through the swim
lessons progression to meeting and/or exceed revenue expectations.
Collaborate with Family Center department directors or staff leads
to maximize enrollments in program registration and pool usage.
Plan and execute aquatic events at the Family Center. Provide
leadership through established performance goals and standards,
regular assessment of staff performance including annual
performance evaluations, and staff meetings. Manage the budget for
all programs within oversight, including controlling salary and
supply costs to meet and/or exceed expected net margins. Assist
with identifying and recruiting active volunteers for the Family
Center Annual Support Campaign. All other duties as assigned by
management. Required Certifications Current Lifeguard
certification/YMCA Aquatic Safety Assistant or Red Cross Safety
Training for Swim Coaches required. (YMCA Lifeguard certification
preferred; Red Cross Lifeguard certification is acceptable, but
must receive YMCA certification within 60 days).
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