Job Overview:
Under the direct supervision of the Aquatics Director, the Assistant Director of Aquatics is
responsible to assist with planning, organizing, and supervision of Aquatic activities, safety, and
maintenance of the Aquatics facility. The Assistant Director assists with the training and
scheduling of lifeguards and other pool personnel, directs Aquatics staff in the operation of pool
equipment, and performs regular maintenance duties, when necessary, in accordance with
Department of Health and New York State law.
Key Responsibilities, in coordination and consultation with the Director, include:
● Assist with developing, implementing, tracking and overseeing the department
programs.
● Assists with staffing, recruiting, training, hiring and evaluating lifeguards, and swim
instructors.
● Structure and help to lead instructional swim in accordance with the Learn-to-Swim
program.
● Supervise pool area and ensure lifeguard staff are monitoring patrons and portraying
professional behavior at all times.
● Ensure that the facility and operations are in compliance with the New York State Dept.
of Health Sanitary Code, for Swimming Pools, specifically as it pertains to operating,
supervision and maintenance.
● Develop relationships with members and program participants by obtaining regular
feedback.
● Work closely with the Aquatics Director during summer camp programming.
● Able to work a flexible schedule, including early morning, evening and weekend hours to
cover shifts in the absence of a lifeguard or instructor and prepared to spend necessary
time on site to ensure the pool is operating at its highest level.
● Complete other related duties as assigned by the Aquatics Director.
Qualities and Qualifications:
● Ability to relate to and communicate well with clients and staff
● Committed to excellent customer service
● Comfortable in a hands-on, collaborative work setting
● Minimum three years in Aquatics industry
● Certified WSI or able to obtain within six months of employment
● Certified LGI or able to obtain within six months of employment
● Certified CPO or able to obtain within six months of employment
● Ability to lead and manage staff
● Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Salary: $50,000-$55,000 (commensurate with experience), including the following benefits:
● Individual and family membership to our Fitness Center
● Generous time-off package
● Medical, dental and vision health insurance
● Discounts on JCC programs including summer camps, after school, preschool
This is a full-time, in-person role, five days a week, with occasional evenings and holidays
throughout the year.
About The Riverdale YM-YWHA:
The Riverdale Y is a 50,000 sq. ft. Jewish Community Center that provides educational, recreational,
cultural, and wellness programming for children and adults of all ages. The Y features an early
childhood center, camps and afterschool programs, senior center, performing arts center, and health
& wellness center that includes cardio and free weight studios, group exercise classes, gymnasium,
and swimming pool. The Riverdale Y is rooted in universal values central to Jewish life. We celebrate
diversity and welcome the entire community.
Please send a cover letter and resume to Adriana Rexhepi, Human Resources Coordinator at
arexhepi@riverdaley.org.
