What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aquatics Program Director position at YMCA of the USA?
Do you dream of backstrokes and cannonballs? Can you turn a pool into a place where both fun and safety make a splash?
Job Description
The Wilson Family YMCA has a passion for all things water-related. Whether it’s swimming lessons, water aerobics, water safety, or the occasional synchronized swimming attempt, we believe in making waves in the best way possible.
Qualifications
What You Will Bring:
What We Are Looking For:
Competitive pay, benefits, and PTO.
Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance.
Employer paid Life Insurance, as well as Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
Employer pays 12% of your salary into the YMCA Retirement Fund after vesting period.
10 Paid Holidays
PTO accrual begins after 6 months of service (Vacation and Sick).
FREE Family Metro Membership to the YMCA.
Professional development opportunities.
A fun and supportive team that feels like family.
Ready to make some waves? Apply today and take the plunge into an exciting career with the Family Y!
Required Certifications
Lifeguard/CPR
Job Description
The Wilson Family YMCA has a passion for all things water-related. Whether it’s swimming lessons, water aerobics, water safety, or the occasional synchronized swimming attempt, we believe in making waves in the best way possible.
Qualifications
What You Will Bring:
- Lifeguard and CPR certifications.
- Experience managing an aquatic facility or swimming program.
- A passion for water safety and making swimming accessible for all.
- Strong leadership and communication skills (bonus points if you can rock a whistle!)
What We Are Looking For:
- A natural leader who can motivate a team of aquatics staff, lifeguards, and instructors.
- A problem-solver who can handle anything from a rogue pool tool to scheduling challenges.
- A fun-loving water enthusiast who believes every swimmer-young or old-deserves a great experience.
- Oversee all aquatics programs and activities (think swimming lessons, fitness classes, special events)
- Hire, train and lead an awesome team of attendants, lifeguards, and swim instructors.
- Ensure safety is the #1 priority (lifeguard certifications, pool maintenance, and keeping an eye on the sneaky cannonballers).
- Develop exciting new programs to keep our members and community engaged and active.
- Manage scheduling, budgeting, and facility upkeep - because even the best pools need some TLC.
Competitive pay, benefits, and PTO.
Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance.
Employer paid Life Insurance, as well as Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
Employer pays 12% of your salary into the YMCA Retirement Fund after vesting period.
10 Paid Holidays
PTO accrual begins after 6 months of service (Vacation and Sick).
FREE Family Metro Membership to the YMCA.
Professional development opportunities.
A fun and supportive team that feels like family.
Ready to make some waves? Apply today and take the plunge into an exciting career with the Family Y!
Required Certifications
Lifeguard/CPR
