cleveymca
Aquatic Program 173010 - Director, Aquatics
4433 Northfield Rd, Cleveland, OH 44128
On-site
First seen by offpeak October 5, 2026
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POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community
through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Develops, organizes and implements
high quality, member and community-focused YMCA aquatic programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA
objectives and goals. Establishes new program activities and expands programs 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.
Conducts regular/ frequent sanitation of all equipment (rescue and member used), and assigned areas
as outlined by YMCA Leadership.
Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local, and federal, and YMCA health and safety
regulations.
Ensures aquatic safety best practices are in place throughout the branch and that a culture of aquatic
safety is developed by conducting safety drills that involves multiple departments and assures team
adhesiveness in an emergency. This also ensures that all staff members are aware of protocols when
responding to an emergency in the facility.
Conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pool(s).
Secures and schedules pool facilities.
Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance.
Conducts/Assures lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid and CPR trainings are delivered.
Creates and schedules YMCA aquatics programs (such as swim lessons, water fitness classes, and
swim team practices and meets).
Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
Develops and monitors safety, swim team and program budgets to meet fiscal objectives.
Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events.
Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Responds to
all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
Assists with Program Committee meetings
Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation
in program.
Serve as a Cause Driven Leader on Duty (CDLOD).
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
Associates Degree preferred.
In lieu of Associates Degree, High School diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate of competency and
2-3 years of the related work experience.
Experience:
Minimum of three (3) years of related experience required
Three (3) years supervisor and/or leadership experience preferred, ex. head Lifeguard, aquatics
coordinator or supervisor
Certification(s) and Requirements:
Certified Pool Operator required. Preferred before hire, or must be obtained within 90 days of
employment.
Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification required
Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor Certification preferred
CPR and First Aid certification and Safety training required within 30 days of hire
Technical Skills and Knowledge:
Within 30 days of hire, completion of YMCA program-specific and Operational trainings: Blood
Borne Pathogen, Ten Commandments of Effective Lifeguarding, Child Abuse Prevention and
Recognition, Incident Reporting, Bullying, Active Shooter, Allergies, Driver Safety, Harassment,
Proper Lifting, New Employee Orientation and Program and Financial Operation Trainings
Completion of YMCA aquatics training and trainer certifications.
Demonstrate commitment to the mission, cause of the YMCA, and uphold its values and ethics.
Ability to work effectively work with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and
perceptions
Willingness and ability to be a mandated reporter for any signs or suspicion of child abuse and
neglect. All employees are required to follow the child abuse and neglect reporting process:
completion of Suspected Child Abuse/Neglect reporting form, calling children protective services
(696-Kids) and notifying your immediate supervisor, branch executive, risk management and
human resources department (s).
SUMMARY OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Job Essential Functions
Class preparation, instruction, and leading
Member Engagement/ Documentation
Cleaning
Lift & Carry Demands
Floor lift
<10lbs
<10lbs
<10lbs
Knee lift
<10lbs
<10lbs
<10lbs
Waist lift
<10lbs
<10lbs
<10lbs
Chest lift
<10lbs
<10lbs
<10lbs
Shoulder lift
<10lbs
<10lbs
<10lbs
Overhead
<10lbs
<10lbs
<10lbs
Pushing
<10lbs
<10lbs
<10lbs
Pulling
<10lbs
<10lbs
<10lbs
carry
<10lbs
<10lbs
<10lbs
Physical Aptitudes
Grasping/Handling R/L/Bil.
O
O
O
Forceful Grip R/L/Bil.
O
R
O
Forceful Pinch R/L/Bil.
O
R
O
Fingering/dexterity R/L/Bil.
O
F
O
POSITION ABILITIES
Neck Neutral
O
O
O
Neck Non-Neutral >20º
O
O
O
Standing
F
F
F
Sitting
O
R
O
Overhead Reaching
O
R
O
Horizontal Reaching
O
C
O
Bending-sit/stand position
O
O
O
Squatting
O
R
R
Kneeling
O
R
R
Standing & Twisting
O
R
O
Sitting & Twisting
O
O
O
ENDURANCE
Walking
O
O
O
climbing
O
R
O
Balancing/Stepping Coordination
O
O
O
N: Never
R: Rarely
I: Infrequent
O: Occasionally
F: Frequently
C: Continuously
0% of task
1% or less of task
2-5% of task
`1-33% of task
34-66% of task
67-100% of task
0 reps/hour
1 or less reps/hour
1-2 reps/hour
3-12 reps/hour
13-30 reps/hour
31-60 reps/hour
0 reps/day
1 or less reps/day
2-20 reps/ day
21-100 reps/day
101-245 reps/day
246-490 reps/day
PDL
N = Never
L = Light
M = Medium
H = Heavy
VH = Very Heavy
Pounds
0-10
11-20
21-49
50-99
>100
VL=Very Low 1-39%
L=Low 40-79%
M=Medium 80-119%
H=High 120%
DISCLAIMER:
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive
list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description
amended at any time.