Advanced Aquatics Director
Company: YMCA
Location: Elkins Park
Posted on: July 10, 2025
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Job Description:
As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a
profound difference where social responsibility permeates the
culture. Job Description The Advanced Aquatics Director provides
overall direction, coordination, and success of YMCA Pool
operations. Enthusiastic applicants serve as YMCA ambassadors to
provide members and staff with a great experience. Building
confidence in youth and connecting a diverse population to
healthier lives are an integral part of the role. The YMCA is
committed to providing a culture of support where leaders thrive.
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in related field. 2 years of
experience with current ARC Lifeguard/Water Park, CPR for
Professional Rescuer, First Aid. Administering Emergency Oxygen and
YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor certification with 2 years of related
experience. 2 years experience in fitness, retail, recreation
management or hospitality industries. 2 years experience managing
50 team members. 2yearsexperience managing Profit and Loss
(P&L) statements/revenue/EBITDA budgets. Experience providing
high-end member service and managing member concerns. Pursue CPO
and applicable certifications related to your location within 6
months. Ability to use water chemistry test kit. Essential
Functions Provide leadership in the delivery of quality within the
YMCA aquatic department. Understand overall branch revenue and
program goals, plan and execute daily/weekly workload to deliver
department goals, membership goals and member engagement. Champion
a culture where teams love to work, and members love to visit;
recognize member-centered behaviors and reward outstanding
performance. Creates and sustains an environment that values all
people for their unique talents. Takes an active role in promoting
and leveraging practices that support diversity, inclusion, global
engagement, and cultural competence. Work a schedule that aligns to
guest and business needs (this includes early morning, evening, and
weekends). Ensure the swimming facility is meeting or exceeding the
Aquatic Safety Standards. Facilitate monthly in-service meetings
that include skill review. Supervise staff and ensure appropriate
staffing of pool. Coordinate breaks and rotate staff. Ensure
program quality and monitor staff performance and member service.
Develop high-quality aquatics programs, including swim lessons and
water fitness that meet the needs of the community. Ensure safety
and prevent injuries by supervising the pool area. Ensure no
distraction or interference with the ability to hear or see signs
of distress.
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