Aquatics Director

Silver Bay YMCA is a mission-driven organization that fosters relationships, strengthens communities, and nurtures spirit, mind, and body for all. We are seeking an experienced Aquatics Director to oversee all Aquatics Programs and work with the Assistant VP of Campus and Conference Programs to provide quality Family Programs throughout the year.

• Implement all YMCA, Red Cross, state, and local health and safety requirements.
• Conduct lifeguarding, water safety instructor, swim instruction, First Aid, and CPR training.
• Manage all waterfront activity, including two beaches and one boat house.
• Create and schedule lifeguard training, water safety instructor training, water safety lessons, swim and water fitness classes, family aquatic programs, and other related programming.
• Maintain adequate staffing through recruiting, training, hiring, and evaluation.
• Ensure compliance with waterfront/pool maintenance, staff training, and certification records.
• Maintain certification readiness and attain necessary YMCA certifications within specified timeframes.
• Follow and maintain sanitary habits in accordance with CDC guidelines.
• Monitor daily waterfront/boat house/beach operations to adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Ensure proper maintenance of equipment and facilities.
• Manage the Safety Around Water program and ensure the program curriculum follows YUSA guidelines.

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree or comparative experience in a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of Aquatics management experience.
• Required Certifications – must be obtained within the first year of employment: YMCA or Red Cross Aquatic Certifications, including Bloodborne Pathogens, Lifeguard, Professional Rescuer/CPR/FIRST AID/AED/O2, Swim Lesson Instructor, Aquatic Management, YMCA Aquatic Safety, Swim Lesson, Adaptive Swim, and Water Exercise, LGI and WSIT, NY State Safe Boaters License.
• Preferred Certifications: USAA Archery Instructor, Level I Certification for Challenge Course, Wilderness First Aide or Wilderness First Responder.

• Prolonged periods standing and walking and frequently pulling, pushing, and bending.
• Prolonged periods of being outdoors.
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds.

Salary Range: $58,500.00-$71,150.00