AQUATICS DIRECTOR
Company: Montclair YMCA
Location: Montclair
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description To proceed with your application
for this position, please complete the Predictive Index Behavioral
Assessment linked below. Ensure you finish the assessment for your
application to be reviewed. Behavioral Assessment Link POSITION
SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Executive Director of
the Geyer Family Center, the Aquatics Director plans, organizes and
supervises the daily operations of the programs and activities of
the YMCA of Montclair Geyer Family Center location. The Geyer
Family Center instructs 400 participants in each session of
swimming lessons. The Aquatics Director will work collaboratively
with the Aquatics Director at the Park St. location to ensure
program objectives are met consistently across the association.
This position is expected to train lifeguards and swim instructors
and to provide a leadership presence during peak times of high
swimmer volume and swim lessons. Creates a positive atmosphere that
promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA
policies and procedures. OUR CULTURE: At the YMCA of Montclair, we
strive to be the Employer of Choice, provide World-Class Service,
and be the Charity of Choice. Our goal is to be a place where
employees are empowered and excited to come to work. All staff
ensure that members experience customer centric, individual
attention each and every day. We strive to be the preferred partner
to collaborate with others, identifying and meeting our community
needs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Recruits, hires, trains, develops,
schedules and directs personnel and volunteers. Ensure records of
staff certifications are current and complete. Constantly evaluates
staff performance and will intervene immediately when a safety
issue is present providing corrective solution. Develop strategies
to motivate staff and achieve department goals. Develops and
monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives. Administer the
budget and exercises necessary controls to ensure operations are
carried out in a balanced fiscal position. Ability to perform all
functions as those they supervise. Direct and supervise program
activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA
objectives, while developing and implementing new aquatic
programming. Schedules swim classes, programming, and coordinates
pool time for camps and swim team practices. Create flyers and
communicate department information with marketing, membership and
other departments as needed. Able to provide grant deliverables in
conjunction with the development department. Schedule facility
rentals and programming with community partners. Assists in
marketing and distribution of program information. Responsible for
conducting and documenting safety drills, audits and monthly
in-service training. Monitors daily pool operations and conducts
and ensures proper maintenance of pools. Secures and schedules pool
facilities. Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and
facility maintenance. Conducts lifeguarding, CPR/AED, First Aid and
Oxygen training. Active involvement in the planning and promotion
of the Employee Annual Campaign. Models’ relationship building
skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Responds to
members and community inquiries and concerns in a timely manner.
Attend staff meetings and training as assigned. Attends required
Child Abuse Protection training and adhere to procedures related to
managing high-risk activities and supervising members and
participants. Follow employee and volunteer screening requirements
and use screening instruments to screen for abuse risk. Provide
employees and volunteers with on-going supervision and training
related to abuse risk. Provide employees and volunteers with
regular feedback regarding their boundaries with consumers and
require them to adhere to policies and procedures related to abuse
risk. Respond quickly to policy and procedure violations using the
Y’s disciplinary procedures and respond seriously and
confidentially to reports of suspicious and inappropriate behaviors
and follow mandated reporting requirements. Communicates to all
employees and volunteers the Y’s commitment to protect our members
from Assist in all other areas as assigned and complete all
projects and assignments as assigned by supervisor. LEADERSHIP
COMPETENCIES: Mission Advancement Collaboration Operational
Effectiveness QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Science in Physical
Education or its equivalent in education and/or experience. Minimum
age of 21 with a minimum of 3 years’ aquatics management
experience. Current YMCA or American Red Cross Lifeguarding
Instructor certification or obtain within 90 days Current WSI or
YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor Certification preferred and obtain
trainer status within 1 year of hire. American Red Cross Lifeguard
Management required within the first 30 days of hire. CPO certified
or required in the first year. Ability to lead others and to relate
effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and
economic segments of the community. Ability to communicate
effectively-verbally and in written form-with members, staff and
volunteers Maintain all required certifications (active) Must have
a CPR/AED and First Aid Certification OR get certified within 90
days of employment. WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be
able to frequently perform the following physical activities, swim,
bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit stand for extended
periods of time, walk, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and
communicate verbally. Must maintain lifeguard certification level
of physical and mental readiness and able to perform strenuous
physical tasks necessary for a water rescue. Must be able to
adequately hear noises and distinguish distress signals. Ability to
pass lifeguard water skills assessment. Adequate ability to hear
noises and distinguish distress signals. Ability to work inside and
outside (environments include humidity, heat, cold, and inclement
weather conditions) COMPANY BENEFITS: Benefits include
complimentary YMCA membership; accrued PTO; Medical, Vision, and
Dental Health Insurance; paid Holidays, enrollment in the Y’s
retirement program (must complete 1000 hours within 2 years of
service) with 12% of salary contributed by the Y; 75% discount for
SACC (before and aftercare), Early Learning Center, and Summer Camp
programs in our Y facilities; a rewarding career with professional
growth and advancement opportunities; a challenging and fun work
environment with creative and talented individuals. WORK SCHEDULE:
Work hours vary based on program and operational needs ANNUAL PAY:
$50,000
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