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Our Aquatics Director oversees lifeguard training & development, swim lessons, and a youth swim team. Job Description The Hampshire Regional YMCA is looking for a responsible and engaged leader to head our Aquatics Department. The HRYMCA addresses pressing needs in our community by making sure that everyone regardless of age, income or background has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. The Aquatics department provides essential services, and the Aquatics Director spearheads these important efforts, whether it be teaching kids to swim, giving a teen their first job as a lifeguard, or giving older adults the opportunity for safe and restorative exercise. Qualifications

• Supervisory and managerial experience required
• Lifeguarding certification required, or acquired upon hire
• Lifeguard instructor certification required or acquired within 6 months
• Certified Pool Operator required or acquired within 6 months
• Experience working with children & teens
• Experience teaching swim lessons and/or other water-related activities
• Excellent decision-making skills and critical thinking ability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Essential Functions

• Responsible for all programming and administration related to our 2 pools, including lifeguarding, swim lessons, and swim team
• Hire, train, oversee, support, and evaluate Aquatics staff and perform staff-related administration duties including scheduling, performance reviews, etc.
• Supervise and advise two full-time Aquatics team members who oversee swim team & swim lessons
• Communicate with parents & members regarding Aquatics programming
• Maintain Aquatics department budget
• Assume lifeguard and swim instructor duties as needed
• Participate in general HRYMCA operations team responsibilities, trainings, activities, and meetings

Seniority level

• Seniority level Director

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Other
• Industries Non-profit Organizations

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