Directs and supervises Aquatics Department staff and activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill the YMCA's overall objectives. This individual will maintain a positive image of the YMCA, and create an environment that members and staff look forward to participating in. They will perceive the organization as mission led and values-centered and will experience a high degree of satisfaction with their involvement in the YMCA.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; sports management, recreation management or related field of study preferred.

• Minimum 2 years' experience in staff supervision and leadership required.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in managing a large aquatic program and camp strongly preferred.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in aquatics or customer service-related field is strongly preferred.
• YMCA aquatics or operations experience highly preferred.
• Microsoft Office proficiency required; Daxko systems experience a plus.
• Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED and First Aid certifications required.
• Current Oxygen Administration certification required.
• Current Lifeguard certification required. (YMCA or Red Cross).
• Current YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor certification required within 60 days of hire.
• Current YMCA Pool Operator on Location certification or Certified Pool Operator preferred.
• Current YMCA Lifeguard Instructor, YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor Trainer and YMCA Aquatic Management certifications a plus.