The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is one of the largest charities in the DC area.

Position: Assistant Aquatics Director Salary: $45,000.00

You will have bragging rights of being a part of a longstanding and reputable organization that founded many aquatic programs. You will have a rewarding career. Flexible work schedule with part-time and full-time shifts, benefits, and growth. You will become part of a high functioning team that will help you learn skills throughout your career. You will make a difference everyday keeping individuals safe! The Y will provide lifeguard/CPR-AED certification classes.

About the Job:

The YMCA Alexandria is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, and passionate leader to join our team as the Assistant Aquatics Director. In this role you will be creating, implementing and, supervising our aquatics activities and programs under the leadership of the Aquatics Director. Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting mission in the world!

Some of the exciting tasks you will do as a Lifeguard include but are not limited to:

• This position assists in all aspects of aquatic staffing to include recruiting, training, development, performance management, supervision, education and certifications, and team building
• Insures the smooth operation of the Aquatic Department in scheduling lifeguards and pool operators.
• Trains lifeguards including assisting in the quarterly in-house training sessions
• Daily, weekly, seasonal maintenance of pools and equipment.
• Works closely with the program coordinator in the coordination of schedules for lifeguards, instructors, and pool managers
• Reviews pool logs, manager’s logs and maintenance sheets; makes the initial review and preparation of the bi-weekly payroll for aquatic staff.
• Assumes department responsibilities in the absence of the Aquatic Director

Qualifications and Skills:

A Bachelor’s degree preferred; 2 – 3 years of aquatics management experience, strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and demonstrate the ability to successfully create and run programs, and build relationships with members and staff. Attention to detail and leadership skills are essential in this role. Applicants must be flexible and able to work some evenings, weekends and holidays.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to do heavy lifting – equipment, people, and chemicals
• Must be able to lift and move around objects of 40 pounds or more
• Must be able to climb and use a variety of aquatic and cleaning equipment
• Must have mechanical aptitude and strong problem solving skills
• Must have the physical ability to meet all prerequisites for YMCA Lifeguarding
• Swim 500 yards
• Tread water for two minutes. (Legs only)
• Retrieve training victim from bottom deep end
• Active victim rescue with tube
• Passive victim rescue with tube
• Backboard victim
• Ability to see and hear participants in distress or asking for assistance

We offer the following benefits:

We appreciate your talents, hard work and professional dedication and will reward you with a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including a 10% employer-funded retirement plan. In addition, we provide 403(b) retirement savings plan; high quality healthcare; free YMCA membership for you and your family; a generous paid time off package; numerous professional development opportunities; an exciting and collaborative work environment; and the ability to work with creative, talented and diverse individuals.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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