Associate Director - Aquatics

About the role

The Waltham YMCA is hiring an Associate Director for its Aquatics department. The position reports to the Aquatic Director and assists in planning, organizing, directing, budgeting and evaluating programs within its area, in line with the association's mission, purposes and policies. It also recruits, trains and supervises paid and volunteer staff, and acts on behalf of the Aquatic Director in their absence.

Key responsibilities

• Recruit, schedule and supervise lifeguards and instructors, and provide ongoing training and development of aquatic personnel
• Work with the Aquatic Director on the Aquatics budget, and plan and schedule program facilities and staff, class and pool schedules
• Teach and/or guard as needed, up to 20 hours per week, and help with registration and member questions
• Oversee safety and quality training, drills and documentation, and share responsibility for facility and equipment maintenance
• Maintain records for control, evaluation and reporting to committees, the Board and the Aquatic Director
• Build relationships with community agencies, schools and businesses, and help implement special events
• Submit news articles about aquatics programs to local newspapers, record session statistics and collect program evaluations
• Take part in staff meetings as a member of the branch management team

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• At least 21 years old, with YMCA Lifeguarding certification (Red Cross certified candidates must switch to YMCA certification within six months)
• At least two years of experience instructing and managing a wide variety of aquatics programs and pool maintenance
• Experience supervising staff and developing pool and class schedules, with strong member and staff relations
• Able to interact physically and verbally with members and staff, and to lift up to 50 lbs; half of work hours spent directly serving, guarding or instructing
• Availability for weekend and evening work, and travel for trainings and meetings

What we offer

• Salary of $50,000 - $52,000 per year
• Free YMCA membership and discounts on specialty programs such as personal training and swimming lessons
• Retirement plan up to 10% (subject to eligibility)
• Health, dental and vision benefits, plus vacation and sick time