Lead, inspire, and keep our community safe! Join the YMCA as our next Aquatics Director!

YMCA
The David & Thu Brule YMCA of Marquette County

Location
Marquette, MI 49855-0441

Full-time Staff: Exempt

A YMCA Aquatics Director is responsible for leading and managing all aquatic programs and facilities to ensure safety, quality programming, and alignment with the YMCA’s mission. 

The Aquatics Director oversees the daily operation and long-term development of the YMCA’s aquatic programs and facilities. This role is responsible for ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming aquatic environment; supervising and training aquatics staff; maintaining compliance with YMCA, local, state, and national safety regulations; and delivering high-quality programs such as swim lessons, lifeguarding, aquatic fitness, and swim teams. The Aquatics Director plays a key leadership role in member engagement, risk management, budgeting, and program growth while promoting the YMCA’s values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Qualifications

·         Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

·         YMCA Team Leader certification preferred.

·         One to two years of related experience preferred (e.g., as an aquatics coordinator or supervisor).

·         Minimum age of 21.

·         Within 30 days of hire, completion of Child Abuse Prevention, Working with Program Volunteers, CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens training, and Lifeguard.

·         Completion of YMCA aquatics training and trainer certifications. 

·         Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

·         Within 90 days of hire, completion of Certified Pool Operators Certification.

Essential Functions

1.    Ensures programs and services meet community needs, including supervising existing program activities, establishing new program activities, and expanding the program within the community as needed. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.

2.    Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local, and YMCA health and safety regulations and conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pools. Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance.

3.    Recruits and hires diverse staff and volunteer teams across multiple dimensions of diversity. Onboards and develops them for success. Conducts lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid, and CPR training. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete.

4.    Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within the area of responsibility. 

5.    Manages the program, including developing and monitoring the program budget to meet fiscal objectives; compiling program statistics to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in the program; securing and scheduling the pool facilities; and creating and scheduling the classes.

Cause-Driven Leadership™ Competencies

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with 
a commitment to changing lives.  Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fundraising.

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships 
to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance, and support.

Operational Effectiveness:  Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of the team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance.  Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Required Certifications:

Within 30 days of hire, completion of Child Abuse Prevention, Working with Program Volunteers, CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens training, and Lifeguard.

Completion of YMCA aquatics training and trainer certifications. 

How to Apply

Apply by Email:
[email protected]

Apply by Mail to
Jenna Zdunek, 1420 Pine St, Marquette MI, 49855-0441

Resumes Accepted Until
2/3/2026

Job Title: Part Time Teaching Assistant Infant/Toddler and Preschool         

Reports to: Child Development Director.

Date posted: 08/01/25

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assist with day-to-day classroom operations and provide a safe and developmentally appropriate early childhood program in accordance with all relevant legislation, policies and procedures in harmony with the mission statement and policies of the YMCA of Marquette County. Must be available 3:30 -5:30PM most days.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assists in routine caregiving needs (feeding, dressing, diapering/toileting)
2. Meet the emotional and developmental needs of each child
3. Assists in establishing and maintaining a learning environment that is engaging, developmentally-appropriate, safe and sanitary
4. Assist with lessons as assigned by Lead Teach or Child Development Director
5. Model, facilitate and explain appropriate child and adult behavior
6. Positively address and redirect inappropriate child behavior
7. Develop positive relationships with participants and provide motivational support and guidance
8. Assist with ensuring safety and cleanliness of equipment and facilities
9. At the discretion of the Child Development Director, attend all staff meetings, workshops and seminars to increase knowledge and skills and complete 24 hours of annual continuing education to meet state and national licensing rules and accreditation standards
10. Follow all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Complete incident and accident reports as necessary
11. Handles and resolves family concerns and informs Child Development Director of unusual situation s or unresolved issues

1. Exemplify the YMCA mission and values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility in all aspects of job performance and interactions/relationships with others.

13. Maybe responsible for open and/or closing the center and maintaining security and safety of the premises, including responsible use and secure handling of building key and proper operations of the building security system and maintaining all opening  and closing procedures as outlined by classroom binders.
14. Ability to connect with people of diverse backgrounds
15. All other duties as assigned
16. Encourage physical, emotional and intellectual growth in a safe and nurturing environment

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be at least 18 year of age
2. Previous experience and education in Early Childhood Development is desired
3. Must become CPR and First Aid certified.
4. Must provide a negative T.B. clearance
5. Must have Federal fingerprinting done with a clear criminal background.
6. Must take Blood Borne Pathogens, Child Abuse, and YMCA New Employee Orientation training within 30 days of hire

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. Ability to stand for long periods of time.
2. Attention to detail on all items such as paperwork and member and guest communication.
3. Lifting items up to 50 pounds.
4. Full range of body movement
5. Capable of performing essential functions in all elements of weather

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

The custodial staff is responsible for keeping the YMCA building, equipment, and grounds in a safe, clean, and functional manner. The health and safety of our members is paramount. Cleaning and maintaining the facility and equipment is critical to our success as a business. The overall impression our guests receive should be positive at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent.
2. Excellent communication skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Prior experience in maintenance and/or janitorial work is preferred.
2. Must have a friendly, outgoing and helpful personality, along with an understanding of working with people from diverse backgrounds. Ability to multitask is essential.
3. Must be able to operate various types of cleaning equipment, including, but not limited to: floor finishers, vacuums, carpet extractors, ladders, and general cleaning equipment and standard hand tools.
4. Must have good command of the English language to take direction, write work orders, and read and understand chemical labeling and material safety sheets.
5. Must be able to work in awkward, cramped or poorly lit areas, stand for periods of up to four hours, have sufficient manual dexterity to operate tools and cleaning equipment, and be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
6. Follow all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Complete incident and accident reports as necessary.
7. Be consistently on time, help substitute. Attend staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
8. Exemplify the YMCA mission and values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility in all aspects of job performance and interactions/relationships with others.