The Association Executive Director of Aquatics will be responsible for developing strategy and coordinating efforts among the aquatic leaders to ensure high quality, member-focused YMCA aquatic programs. Ensures pool safety, cleanliness, and training standards are met and aligned with YMCA of the USA, YMCA of Central Ohio, and the State of Ohio rules and recommendations. The incumbent facilitates efforts to assess current aquatic strategies, processes and procedures, quality and satisfaction, and defines measurable gaps that exist between the current reality and desired future as a cause-driven Y. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in recreation, aquatics, social sciences, or a related field, and three years experience managing an aquatics environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Passionate belief in the Y's cause of nurturing the potential of all youth, supporting healthy living for all people and finding ways to help and support our neighbors. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database programs. Proven track record of developing authentic relationships with others. Ability to foster a collaborative team approach to solving challenging situations. YMCA Multiteam/Branch certification; if not certified, must obtain certification within 12 months. Training Requirements: Immediately upon hire: lifeguarding certification (ARC); American Red Cross First Aid & CPR for Professional Rescuer; AED, O2 and state-mandated concussion training. Within 6 months of hire: YSL, LGI, LGIT (ARC). Within 1 year of hire: become YSL Trainer & CPO. Within 2 years of hire: become trainer level in another aquatics area, Principles of Swimming and Diving, Swim. (For certification options, visit: https://yexchange.org/LeadershipDevelopmentApproach/Pages/Multi-Team-or-Branch-Leader-Certification.aspx ). J-18808-Ljbffr