Aquatics Director

We’re looking for a leader who is passionate about people, programs and the Y’s mission.

Job Description

The Alexandria Area YMCA is looking for an established or up-and-coming leader who is passionate about people, programs and our mission to lead our Aquatics department. The Aquatics Director will oversee a safe, welcoming and high-quality aquatics experience for our community, including swim lessons, lifeguarding, water safety and other aquatic programs. This role will recruit, develop and support a strong team while building programs that meet the needs of children, families and individuals throughout our community.

This is a great opportunity for someone ready to grow as a leader while making a meaningful impact. We’re looking for someone who builds relationships, brings energy and accountability to a team, solves problems and sees opportunities to make things better. Most importantly, you understand that Aquatics is about more than the pool—it’s about teaching life‑saving skills, building confidence, creating belonging and helping people thrive through the YMCA’s mission.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Health Science, Recreation, or related field.
• Minimum age of 21.
• Current National Lifeguarding Certification or completion within 60 days of hire.
• Current WSI Certification or completion within 60 days of hire.
• 1+ years of experience in an Aquatics-related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products and computer skills.
• Completion of Certified Pool Operator training within 60 days of hire.

Essential Functions

• Implement and manage existing high-quality aquatic programs that align with community needs and uphold
• YMCA standards of quality, safety, and care. Expand programs as per strategic plans.
• Supervise aquatics staff, handling recruitment, hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
• Motivate staff to achieve department and organizational goals. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete.
• Assist in the development and management of the department budget.
• Complete all required department safety and quality documentation and drills on required timelines. Be an active participant of the Safety Committee.
• Conduct internal safety training for lifeguards and swim instructors.
• Maintain program statistics to assess effectiveness and participation levels.
• Schedule pool facilities.
• Demonstrate strong relationship‑building skills in all interactions, promptly addressing member and community inquiries and complaints to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Provide coverage for swimming lessons or lifeguard shifts as needed, ensuring proper pool coverage and offering support as required.