Hybrid Aquatics Manager bei YMCA of Metropolitan Denver
YMCA of Metropolitan Denver · Arvada, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Arvada
Job Details
Description
Are you passionate about water safety, leadership, and creating memorable aquatic experiences? We’re looking for an Aquatic Manager who’s ready to dive in and lead our pool operations to the next level.
What You’ll Do:
- Oversee daily pool operations and staff schedules
- Lead, train, and motivate a dedicated lifeguard and instructor team
- Ensure the highest standards of safety and cleanliness
- Plan and deliver engaging aquatic programs for all ages
- Manage budgets, equipment, and facility maintenance
What We’re Looking For:
- Certified in Lifeguarding, CPR, First Aid
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Proven ability to manage a team and keep operations running smoothly
- A love for water, people, and creating a fun, safe environment
Why You’ll Love It Here:
- Work in a vibrant, community-focused environment
- Opportunities for professional growth
- The chance to make a real impact every day
POSITION SUMMARY
The Aquatic Manger, working as part of the YMCA of Metropolitan Denver, will deliver professional customer service and relationship building skills to create a welcoming environment at the center. The incumbent will also exhibit the core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and innovation in all aspects of their work.
The Aquatic Manager will be responsible for the training and supervision at all assigned pools. The incumbent will be responsible for the growth and safety of all Aquatic programs at assigned pools. Under the direct supervision of the VP of Member Experience, the Aquatic manager will create and ensure an excellent experience for all members.
THE YMCA AS THE THIRD PLACE
To be the welcoming and transformative place - beyond work and home - where people feel most able to be their true selves; explore their purpose, dreams and goals; achieve health and wellness for their spirit, mind and body; connect with their community and feel a sense of belonging and possibilities like nowhere else.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Ensure that safety is always a priority in your pools and adhere to YMCA Aquatic Guidelines and YMCA Risk Management Guidelines
- Be visible to members at all times-work towards creating an excellent member experience.
- Grow aquatic programs through quality programming, marketing and cross selling of programs and create new innovative programs and services that meet the Center’s needs.
- Provide efficient scheduling of facility
- Ability to lead and motivate others within the aquatics department.
- Ensure all staff follow emergency plans and are current in all training and certifications.
- Maintain a clean and safe YMCA. Take initiative to clean up/repair areas.
- Always be dressed in appropriate attire and wear nametag.
- Attend and remain current on all mandatory trainings and staff meetings.
- Report all accidents and incidents to your supervisor immediately using proper forms.
- Be trained, willing and available to teach swim lessons and water exercise classes.
- Hire, Train, Schedule and supervise all aquatics staff
- Current Lifeguarding certification, CPR and First Aid are required. CPO and LGI preferred.
- Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and water chemistry of the pool and pool operation.
- Family programming at the center (i.e. birthday parties).
- Any other duties as assigned.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Critical Thinking & Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Inclusion
- Relationship Building
- People Management and Coaching
- Systems Thinking
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, swim, use their hands to grip, handle and feel objects and reach with their arms and legs. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50-100 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Qualifications & Benefits
QUALIFICATIONS
- Current certifications in Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR/AED (for Professional Rescuer)
- Minimum of 2 years of aquatic facility experience, including lifeguarding or swim instruction
- Supervisory or leadership experience in an aquatic or recreation setting
- Strong knowledge of pool operations, water safety, and risk management
- Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Physical ability to perform water rescues and respond to emergencies
Preferred
- Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification
- Experience in staff training and development
- Budgeting and scheduling experience
- Program planning and event coordination skills
BENEFITS:
- Health and Vision Care
- Dental
- Generous Retirement Contribution Options -Includes company contribution of 10% once eligibility is met
- Paid Time off
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Free Membership
- Program Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
