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Aquatics DirectorYMCA of Upper Palmetto • Chicago, IL, United States
Aquatics Director

Aquatics Director

YMCA of Upper Palmetto • Chicago, IL, United States
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

The YMCA of Upper Palmetto is seeking an Aquatics Director for its Baxter Close Branch located in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Baxter Close YMCA is part of a master planned community of roughly 1700 homes with a small downtown area. The Baxter Close YMCA sits at the heart of the Baxter Village community. Close to downtown Fort Mill and the shops and restaurants of Kingsley Town Center nearby.

POSITION SUMMARY

  • Develops, organizes and implements high quality, member-focused YMCA aquatic programs.
  • Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives. Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
  • Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete.
  • Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations.
  • Conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pools. Secures and schedules pool facilities. Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance. Purchases equipment, parts and supplies approved by the Branch Manager.
  • Collaborate with the Branch Manager / Regional Vice President to establish systems for regularly scheduled pool inspections to ensure proper and efficient working order at all times.
  • Conducts and or schedules lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid and CPR trainings.

Oversee swim classes, water fitness classes, and swim team practices

and meets, which promote retention of existing members and engagement of new members. Direct staff to support aquatic initiatives to achieve retention goals.

  • Coordinate and supervise summer swim team.
  • Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information to members and community.
  • Collaborate with the Executive Director to plan and manage the annual Aquatics Department budget. Control payroll and department purchasing costs within the budget and financial guidelines to meet fiscal objectives.
  • Assists in YMCA fund raising activities. Identify and recruit active volunteers for the Annual Campaign.
  • Promote the YMCA in special events among the members and community.
  • Ensure proper implementation of aquatic schedules and procedures to provide maximum opportunities for member / staff connections. Increase program and pool participation through product knowledge and interactions with existing and potential members. Collaborate with department leaders to maximize enrollments in program registration, pool usage and work effectively with all departments to achieve desired results.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Branch Manager / Regional Vice President.
  • QUALIFICATIONS

  • Three to five years’ experience in aquatics or customer service related field preferred;
  • Three to five years’ experience in staff supervision and leadership preferred.
  • YMCA aquatics or operations experience preferred.
  • Typical requirements within 30 days of hire include : completion of : Child Abuse Prevention; CPR for Professional Rescuer; First Aid; AED; Oxygen Administration certification; Bloodborne Pathogens.
  • Current Lifeguard certification required. YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor certification, YMCA Pool Operator on location certification or Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification required within 60 days of hire.
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.
  • Must be willing to regularly work flexible hours, weekends and holidays.
  • May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time while demonstrating manual dexterity in order to accurately work on the phone, computer keyboard and other equipment.
  • May be required to work outdoors for extended periods of time. May be exposed to extreme outdoor weather conditions and temperatures and to wet and / or humid conditions in swimming pool areas.
  • Must possess auditory, verbal and visual capabilities in order to adequately communicate via phone and in person.
  • Must possess the physical ability to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a professional water rescue.
  • Must be able to work with hazardous chemicals (i.e. pool chemicals, cleaning solutions, disinfectants, etc.).
  • All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The YMCA promotes an equal employment opportunity work place which includes reasonable accommodation of otherwise qualified disabled applicants and employees. Please see your manager should you have any questions about this policy or these job duties.

    This job description may not be all-inclusive and employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned and directed by management. Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by management.

    Accepting applications through November 23, 2025

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