Aquatic Director – East Pasco Family YMCA Position Available In Pasco, Florida

Aquatic Director – East Pasco Family YMCA Tampa Metropolitan Area

YMCA – 3.3

Zephyrhills, FL Job Details Full-time $45,000 – $50,000 a year 14 hours ago Benefits 401(a) Paid holidays Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Benefits from day one Opportunities for advancement Qualifications CPR Certification Program management Management First aid CPR Mid-level Payroll management Analysis skills Supervising experience Bachelor’s degree Health Science Interviewing Computer skills Budgeting Lifeguard Leadership Teaching Strategic planning Sports Management Full Job Description At the East Pasco YMCA, our pools do more than provide swim lessons, they create confident kids, healthy families, and safer communities. As our Aquatics Director, you’ll lead a team of dedicated lifeguards and instructors, manage top-tier safety programs, and bring energy to everything from swim team practices to family pool nights. Located in one of the fastest-growing regions in Florida, this is a unique opportunity to expand impactful programs in a vibrant, evolving community. You’ll collaborate closely with youth development, wellness, and membership teams to deliver a seamless Y experience and gain access to a strong YMCA career pathway with opportunities for professional development, advancement, and leadership growth across our association. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in leading teams, highly organized program management, and a track record of achieving growth in aquatics programs. Successful experience in overseeing both part-time and full-time staff, along with skills in interviewing, hiring, and onboarding new associates, is essential to the success of this position. If you’re a passionate leader with a focus on quality, growth, and creating outstanding member experiences, we invite you to be part of our team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Quality and Growth Aquatic Operations Leadership The Aquatics Director will lead and manage all aquatic operations to drive membership engagement, acquisition, retention, and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

Program Direction & Supervision :

Oversee and direct all aquatic program activities, ensuring they meet the needs of the community while aligning with YMCA objectives.

Strategic Expansion :

Establish and grow aquatic and related programs within the community, ensuring they support the YMCA’s strategic and operational plans.

Innovative Program Development :

Create and implement creative, innovative programs and services within the Aquatic Department to enhance membership sales, engagement, and retention.

Community Collaboration :

Build and nurture strong, collaborative relationships with community organizations to further support the YMCA’s presence and mission.

Staff Leadership & Development :

Recruit, hire, train, develop, and schedule both staff and volunteers for the Aquatics Department, ensuring a high level of service and performance. Conduct regular performance evaluations to provide feedback and drive continuous improvement.

Staff Motivation & Goal Achievement :

Develop effective strategies to motivate staff, set clear goals, and ensure that team members are working towards achieving them.

Pool Operations & Compliance :

Oversee the daily operations of the pools, ensuring compliance with all state, local, and YMCA health and safety regulations.

Pool Maintenance :

Ensure proper maintenance of pools, including regular checks and maintenance of pool chemicals, as well as accurate record-keeping of pool operations. This role requires a proactive leader who is committed to maintaining exceptional standards and ensuring the continuous growth and success of the aquatic programs within the YMCA. Membership Enrollment Leadership The Aquatics Director will play a pivotal role in driving program membership enrollment, consistently meeting or exceeding established goals.

Key responsibilities include:

Collaborative Enrollment Strategy :

Work closely with the Membership Director, the association marketing team, and center leadership to execute targeted enrollment and marketing plans for the center.

Opportunity Identification & Conversion :

Oversee the identification of membership opportunities and actively follow up to convert prospects into members, ensuring sustained growth.

Revenue Goal Achievement :

Achieve or surpass revenue goals (net) for both new and existing program memberships, optimizing membership growth and retention across the center.

Marketing & Community Engagement :

Utilize marketing resources to drive frequent and impactful community, web, and social media communications that increase visibility and engagement.

Community Event Promotion :

Assist in identifying and participating in local community events to raise awareness and promote YMCA membership. Support for

Enrollment & Marketing Initiatives:

Provide ongoing support for enrollment efforts and marketing initiatives, including managing web and social media content to enhance outreach and engagement. This role is essential for achieving ambitious membership growth and maximizing the center’s outreach, requiring a proactive and creative leader dedicated to expanding the YMCA’s impact in the community. Operations/Team Leadership Administrative Leadership The Aquatics Director will oversee the daily business and administrative functions of the aquatics program, ensuring seamless operations that align with the YMCA’s goals for member experience, acquisition, and administration.

Key responsibilities include:

Program Supervision & Alignment :

Supervise and coach the aquatics team, ensuring that all program operations meet or exceed member expectations, and align with the goals for membership acquisition and administration.

American Red Cross Lead :

Serve as the primary lead for American Red Cross courses, including organizing classes, managing communications, and handling necessary documentation.

Data Analysis & Reporting :

Generate and analyze membership, enrollment, and revenue reports to track progress towards membership goals and adjust strategies as needed.

Safety & Compliance :

Ensure full adherence to YMCA policies and procedures, prioritizing the safety, health, and well-being of members, program participants, guests, and staff. Strategic Planning & Development The Aquatics Director will develop both short- and long-term strategies for the program, leading the team toward achieving established goals and objectives.

This includes:

Program Knowledge & Excellence :

Fostering a deep knowledge base within the team, emphasizing program planning, service excellence, and community impact.

Industry Best Practices :

Attend industry best practice meetings and stay connected with other aquatic leaders to continually improve program quality.

Professional Development :

Engage in professional groups and represent the YMCA at national conferences, training sessions, and development opportunities.

Annual Campaign Leadership :

Actively participate in the YMCA’s annual giving campaign, providing leadership and guidance for staff giving and engagement. Team Leadership & Development The Aquatics Director will provide hands-on leadership to build and maintain a high-performing, passionate team that is committed to the YMCA’s mission.

Responsibilities include:

Staff Supervision & Development :

Supervise, mentor, and develop a dedicated team of aquatics professionals, creating training and development opportunities that foster career growth within the YMCA.

Innovative Program Growth :

Advocate for association-wide best practices and collaborate on innovative strategies to enhance the program membership experience.

Schedule & Payroll Management :

Oversee staff schedules and payroll, ensuring resources are efficiently allocated to maintain high-quality programs while complying with all relevant laws and regulations, including child labor and payroll laws.

Regulatory Compliance :

Ensure that all staff and program operations adhere to federal, state, and county regulations, maintaining a safe and compliant work environment. Leader-on-Duty Shifts > Serves as Leader-on-Duty when immediate supervisor or center leadership is unavailable to provide solution driven outcomes. Membership Engagement & Retention The Aquatics Director will ensure a consistently high level of member engagement and satisfaction by implementing strategies to enhance retention and strengthen the member experience.

Key tasks include:

Member Satisfaction Analysis :

Regularly assess member satisfaction and interests to ensure strong connections to aquatic programs, services, and the broader YMCA community. Collaboration with

Leadership :

Collaborate with center leadership and program operations teams to ensure a seamless, integrated member experience that aligns with member needs and YMCA goals.

Relationship Development :

Implement relationship-building strategies that drive engagement and retention, fostering long-term connections between members and the YMCA The Aquatics Director will be a dedicated leader focused on creating impactful, high-quality experiences for members and staff alike while ensuring that the aquatics program thrives in alignment with the YMCA’s mission and goals. Safety and Risk Management The Aquatics Director will ensure that all Tampa YMCA program standards and best practices are consistently implemented and followed across all aquatic operations.

Key responsibilities include:

Policy & Procedure Adherence :

Enforce YMCA policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to best practices in areas such as emergency protocols, medical and disciplinary situations, and child abuse prevention.

Training & Preparedness :

Guarantee that all program associates receive comprehensive training and are fully prepared to handle emergency situations. This includes meeting all training requirements and ensuring the accurate reporting of incidents and accidents in line with risk management procedures.

Record Maintenance :

Maintain up-to-date and accurate records, including associate certifications, meetings, and training sessions, to ensure compliance and readiness.

Staff Scheduling & Ratios :

Efficiently schedule associates and volunteers to meet safety and program needs, ensuring all staffing and safety ratios are maintained at all times.

Health & Safety Compliance :

Continuously monitor all programming to ensure full compliance with state, local, and YMCA health and safety regulations, creating a safe environment for both staff and participants. The Aquatics Director will play a critical role in ensuring that all safety standards are met, that staff are properly trained, and that the YMCA programs run smoothly and in full compliance with all necessary regulations. Completes all job related, supervisory and other trainings as required. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Recreation, Health Sciences, Physical Education or related field or equivalent experience preferred. Minimum of two (2) years of aquatic or similar with supervisor experience preferred. Experience as an aquatic faculty trainer (Youth Swim Lesson and/or Lifeguard instructor) preferred. Experience working in a Y (or similar) 1,500+ unit membership base organization supervising or serving in a leadership role preferred Supervision of budget exceeding $500,000 preferred (or equivalent budgeting and/or goal achievement) Proven results in increasing program quality and growth through exceptional planning and organizational skills. Highly motivated with the ability to meet or exceed goals, cultivate and retain program participants. Demonstrated ability to multi-task and adapt to changing contexts and priorities. Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to identify and leverage relevant data to use in planning and decision-making. Strategic planning and tactical execution experience that resulted in achievement of goals Excellent personal computer skills and experience with standard business software Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community

Certifications/Trainings Required:

Must obtain within 30 days of employment and then maintain current certifications in CPR, First Aid, AED and Oxygen Administration. Maintain position-specific required certifications as stated in the training matrix.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND 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 including, but not limited to: The employee frequently is required to remain alert, with no lapses in consciousness. The employee frequently is required to see, observe, and hear all participants, and make sound judgments and decisions. Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting the voice across distances (in normal and loud situations), and communicate swiftly and effectively with lifeguards, staff, emergency personnel and members. Ability to observe all areas of the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility, and hear noises and recognize victims in distress. Remain in or around designated aquatic areas at all times. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move to various locations, sit and/or stand for extended periods, including in and around elevated chair. Ability to direct and control the activities of others, to work under specific instructions, work alone and under stressful conditions. Ability to crouch and bend at the waist and knees. Ability to physically and mentally perform all needed rescues, removals (in and out of the water) and survival skills, including administering CPR/AED, First Aid and Oxygen effectively. Must have flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances. Ability to lift and move a minimum of 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to work in a variety of environments, specifically those subject to extreme humidity/dampness, heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This position may require availability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Must be able to perform all duties and functions of those that are supervised

Full Time Benefits Summary:

20 days of Paid Time Off , increasing with service 7 paid holidays Employer-supported health, vision, dental insurance Tampa YMCA family membership $2,000 employer-provided assistance for qualified dependent care programs (before/after school care and camp) 20% off program fees (swim lessons, youth sports, summer camp and more) 30% off personal training Start at 403 (b) smart savings account through YMCA Benefits on day one of employment (optional) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through BayCare Behavioral Services (phone and online) Professional development opportunities through Y-USA trainings Retirement plan eligibility: After completing 1000 hours of service over two, twelve-month periods and at least 21 years of age, part-time and full-time associates are eligible for the Tampa YMCA to contribute 12% of your earnings to a 401(a) account. Once enrolled, the associate is immediately vested.

Association Summary:

The Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA is a top-rated ‘4-star’ Charity Navigator and Guidestar ‘Gold’ rated non-profit charitable organization for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Join a cause-driven association with a focus on nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving the nation’s health and well-being and providing opportunities to give back and support our neighbors. Learn more about the Tampa YMCA at www.tampaymca.org. 13 Family Center Ys, 65-acre outdoor adventure camp, Community Learning Center, two program centers, 27 afterschool sites, 18 Early Head Start sites Largest youth development and health & wellness provider in the region 223,000+ community members served 1,600+ staff members 600+ volunteers $40MM in revenue An independent 501(c) 3, locally-governed and managed Located in sunny Florida, the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA offers an ideal location with beautiful weather affording a desirable setting for an active outdoor lifestyle year-round, is close to many beaches and theme parks and Florida is one of very few states that has no state income tax. The Tampa Y is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.