Aquatics Director - Platte City - Y-Axis

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    1 week ago

    $90,000 - $180,000 (USD) per year *
    Description

    Overview

    • Position: Aquatics Director at YMCA of Greater Kansas City
    • Job Type: Full Time
    • Location: Platte County Community Center North (Platte City, MO)
    • Start Date: Immediate
    • Expiry Date: 21 Mar, 26
    • Posted On: 21 Dec, 25
    • Experience: 5 year(s) or above
    • Remote / Telecommute: Yes
    • Sponsor Visa: No

    Description


    Description Overview: Join a team that's building a stronger, healthier community through water safety, wellness, and fun. The YMCA of Greater Kansas City is hiring an Aquatics Director at Platte County Community Center North (Platte City, MO) to oversee operations, safety, and staff development across our aquatics department. We're seeking candidates that are dedicated and experienced aquatics professionals who can ensure high standards for risk management, customer satisfaction, and program quality in our aquatics department. You'll lead programs that range from swim lessons and water fitness to competitive swim meets and local swim teams—creating an inclusive environment where people of all ages and abilities can thrive in and around the water.

    Benefits

    • Sign on Bonus: $500 (paid in two increments after the first paycheck)
    • Comprehensive benefits package
    • YMCA Retirement Plan
    • Free citywide YMCA membership for you and your household
    • Leadership development and professional growth opportunities

    Responsibilities

    • Lead and manage all aquatics programs, including scheduling, staffing, and safety standards
    • Develop annual operating plans and budgets; monitor financial performance
    • Design and maintain a robust calendar of swim lessons, fitness classes, and aquatic events for participants of all abilities and levels
    • Partner with local swim teams; plan and host swim meets and community aquatics events
    • Oversee daily pool operations, maintenance, and compliance with all health and safety regulations
    • Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate lifeguards, instructors, and aquatics staff
    • Coordinate and facilitate regular in-service staff meetings
    • Able to perform duties of lifeguard, water fitness instructor, swim coach or swim lesson instructor, as needed
    • Conduct and certify trainings in Lifeguarding, swim lesson instructor, CPR, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen
    • Serve as a Risk Management Specialist, ensuring strong emergency preparedness and reporting procedures
    • Collaborate with center leadership on membership growth, community partnerships, and fundraising initiatives

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience in management
    • Minimum of three years' experience in aquatics or a related field
    • Preferred three years' experience in aquatics management
    • Current Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen certification from a national organization (Red Cross preferred)
    • Preferred Lifeguard Instructor certification from a national organization
    • Knowledge of swim meet manager
    • Ability to manage and monitor department budget
    • Ability to work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions
    • Able to make independent and sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
    • Discretion and confidentiality
    • Detail-oriented with good organizational skills; multi-task proficient
    • Strong computer skills and adaptability to new software
    • Must have reliable transportation; travel around the Greater Kansas City area may be required

    Responsibilities (summary)


    Responsibilities Lead and manage all aquatics programs, ensuring safety standards and staff development. Oversee daily pool operations and collaborate with local swim teams and community events.


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