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Association Aquatics Director
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $48,000.00 - $55,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Paid holidays
Employee wellness programs
Job Description
The YMCA of Wichita Falls is a prominent community organization dedicated to promoting youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. As a nonprofit entity with a deep commitment to serving the community, the YMCA offers various programs and services designed to foster well-being and inclusiveness for people of all ages and backgrounds. With a history rooted in strengthening the community through impactful initiatives, the YMCA is now expanding its aquatic offerings through the launch of the Vicki and Jim McCoy Aquatics Center. This new facility represents a significant milestone as it substantially enlarges the YMCA's footprint in aquatic services, serving... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
- Minimum 2-4 years aquatics leadership experience
- Current Lifeguard certification or ability to obtain within 30 days
- CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain within 30 days
- First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 30 days
- Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or ability to obtain within 90 days
- Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) or Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification required within 90 days
- Ability to work flexible schedule including evenings and weekends
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work with diverse populations
- Experience in aquatic operations
- Must supervise and develop staff effectively
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in recreation, sports management, education, or a related field preferred or equivalent experience
- Minimum 2-4 years of aquatics leadership experience
- YMCA experience preferred
- Current Lifeguard, CPR/AED, First Aid certifications required or ability to obtain within 30 days
- Certified Pool Operator (CPO) required or ability to obtain within 90 days
- Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) or Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification preferred, required within 90 days of hire
- Demonstrated ability to lead aquatic operations including water chemistry, pool systems, safety audits, and incident response
- Proven ability to hire, train, develop, supervise, and evaluate staff
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations, families, and community partners
Job Duties
- Leads all aquatic operations including pools, splash features, therapy areas, and special-use water environments ensuring compliance with state/local health codes and YMCA standards
- Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates lifeguards, swim instructors, water fitness staff, and coordinators
- Provides continual coaching and performance development
- Ensures water safety and risk management by overseeing chemical balance, daily logs, mechanical systems, filtration, and emergency action plans
- Develops and directs high-quality aquatics programs including swim lessons, water fitness, Safety Around Water, lifeguard certification, and community partnerships
- Provides strong leadership presence on the pool deck and in all aquatics environments ensuring staff engagement, attentiveness, and accountability
- Develops, manages, and monitors the aquatics budget in alignment with YMCA financial targets
- Recommends adjustments to meet revenue and expense expectations
- Creates and manages staff schedules ensuring proper ratios, consistent coverage, and operational readiness for all programs and open-swim hours
- Ensures excellent member experience by maintaining clean, safe, organized aquatics areas and responding promptly to member concerns
- Supports marketing and communication efforts to promote aquatics programs and center updates
- Develops long-range plans for program expansion, staff development, equipment replacement, and capital improvement in harmony with YMCA goals
- Collaborates with community partners, schools, and agencies to strengthen program impact and build relationships
- Ensures adherence to association training requirements, certifications, and continuing education for all aquatics staff
- Participates in YMCA special events and community initiatives as assigned
- Performs other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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