Aquatics Director, Coppell and Cross Timbers YMCAs

YMC; Coppell (TX); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 53.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Long- and short-term disability

Free YMCA family membership

Training, certification, and leadersh‑

Descripción de la vacante

The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas is seeking an experienced Aquatics Director to oversee Coppell and Cross Timbers aquatic programs, including swim lessons, competitive swimming, and safety initiatives. You will supervise the Associate Aquatics Director and lead a large team of lifeguards, instructors, and coaches to deliver high-quality experiences for members and participants.

You will manage program development, budgeting, and staffing, while ensuring compliance with safety standards and

Formación

• Three or more years of progressive aquatics leadership experience with staff supervision, program development, budget management, and responsibility for a large or multi-site aquatic operation.
• Demonstrated experience leading high-volume swim lessons and competitive swim programs preferred.
• Proven ability to recruit, train, supervise, and retain lifeguards, swim instructors, swim coaches, and aquatic leadership staff.
• Strong communication, customer-service, organizational, financial-management, and problem-solving skills.
• YMCA certifications required or must be obtained within 60 days of employment; trainer-level certification preferred.
• Ability to respond effectively to aquatic emergencies and work a flexible schedule; ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsabilidades

• Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership for aquatics operations at Coppell and Cross Timbers locations.
• Directly supervise and develop the full-time Associate Aquatics Director.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate lifeguards, instructors, coaches, and staff.
• Maintain staffing levels for programs, pool schedules, and operating hours.
• Lead growth of the swim-lesson program and competitive swim team with 200+ athletes.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate aquatic programs meeting community needs and drive retention.
• Manage budgets, revenue, payroll, enrollment, and operating expenses.
• Ensure compliance with policies, certification requirements, and safety procedures.
• Maintain staff certifications, emergency plans, drills, and documentation.
• Collaborate with Association Aquatics leadership to standardize programs and operations.
• Build relationships with members, families, partners, and branch leadership.
• Promote aquatic programs to members and the surrounding community.
• Assess facility and equipment needs and coordinate repairs or improvements.

Conocimientos

Aquatics leadership

Staff supervision

Budget management

Communication

Problem solving

Customer service

Relationship building

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in recreation, physical education, sports management, business, or related field

Equivalent education/experience considered

Herramientas

YMCA Swim Lessons V6

YMCA Lifeguard

YMCA Lifeguard Instructor

Certified Pool Operator

ASHI BLS

Trainer-level certification in YMCA Swim Lessons V6

Descripción del empleo

• Location 146 Town Center Blvd,Coppell, TX, 75019,United States
• Base Pay $50,000.00 - $53,000.00 / Year
• Job Category FULL TIME

The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas, established in 1885, consists of 17 branches and two destination camps—all dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected, and secure children, adults, families, and communities.

We are seeking an experienced Aquatics Director to provide leadership and operational oversight for the year-round aquatics program at the Coppell YMCA and the seasonal summer pool at the Cross Timbers YMCA. This position supervises a full-time Associate Aquatics Director and leads a large, high-performing aquatics department focused on program excellence, safety, customer service, staff development, and sustainable growth.

The Coppell YMCA delivers nearly 3,000 paid swim-lesson units annually and operates a competitive swim team serving more than 200 athletes. The Aquatics Director is responsible for maintaining and expanding these successful programs while ensuring consistent, high-quality experience for participants, families, members, and staff.

The Aquatics Director plans, develops, administers, and evaluates all aquatic programs, including swim lessons, competitive swimming, lap and recreational swimming, aquatic certification courses, water safety programs, pool rentals, and other aquatic activities. The position also provides leadership for the seasonal pool and summer programming at the Cross Timbers YMCA.

Essential Functions

• Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership for aquatics operations at the Coppell YMCA and the seasonal summer pool at the Cross Timbers YMCA.
• Directly supervise, coach, and develop the full-time Associate Aquatics Director.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate lifeguards, swim instructors, swim coaches, and other aquatic staff.
• Maintain a strong staff-development pipeline and ensure appropriate staffing levels for all programs, pool schedules, and operating hours.
• Lead the continued growth and quality of the Coppell YMCA’s swim-lesson program, which delivers nearly 3,000 paid lesson units annually.
• Provide leadership and operational support for the Coppell YMCA competitive swim team, serving more than 200 athletes.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate aquatic programs that meet community needs, support member retention, and maximize pool usage.
• Establish and maintain high standards for program quality, customer service, staff professionalism, and participant experience.
• Develop, manage, and monitor department budgets, revenue goals, payroll, program enrollment, and operating expenses.
• Use program participation, retention, revenue, and pool-utilization data to guide scheduling and growth strategies.
• Ensure compliance with YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas policies, Association standards, certification requirements, and established aquatic safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate staff certifications, training records, emergency action plans, drills, and required documentation.
• Partner with the Association Aquatics leadership team to implement consistent program standards and operational expectations.
• Build positive relationships with members, swim-team families, program participants, community partners, and branch leadership.
• Develop and distribute program information to promote aquatic programs to current members and the surrounding community.
• Assess facility and equipment needs and recommend appropriate repairs, replacements, and capital improvements.
• Work collaboratively with facility staff and pool-service vendors to ensure pools, equipment, and program areas are maintained in a clean, safe, and orderly condition.
• Provide leadership and support for the YMCA’s annual fundraising campaign and other branch or Association initiatives.
• Serve as a member of the branch leadership team and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in recreation, physical education, sports management, business, or a related field preferred. Equivalent education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Three or more years of progressive aquatics leadership experience, including staff supervision, program development, budget management, and responsibility for a large or multi-site aquatic operation.
• Demonstrated experience leading high-volume swim lessons and competitive swim programs strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to recruit, train, supervise, and retain lifeguards, swim instructors, swim coaches, and aquatic leadership staff.
• Strong communication, customer-service, organizational, financial-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with employees, members, families, volunteers, and community partners.
• YMCA Swim Lessons V6, YMCA Lifeguard, YMCA Lifeguard Instructor, Certified Pool Operator, and ASHI BLS certifications required or must be obtained within 60 days of employment.
• Trainer-level certification in YMCA Swim Lessons V6 preferred.
• Ability to respond effectively to aquatic emergencies and safety situations.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, swim meets, and seasonal activities as needed.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Summary

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Long- and short-term disability coverage
• Medical and dependent-care reimbursement plans
• Supplemental cancer, accident, and critical-illness insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free YMCA family membership
• Discounts on YMCA programs, including summer camps, enrichment classes, youth sports, childcare, swim lessons, and more
• Flexible scheduling during the workweek, with supervisor approval, to support work-life balance
• Eligibility to contribute to a 403(b) tax-deferred retirement account upon employment
• YMCA retirement contribution of 12% after meeting eligibility requirements
• Paid time off based on hours worked and years of service
• Training, certification, and leadership-development opportunities
• Employee referral awards beginning at $100

Additional Information

• EEO The YMCA provides equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, sex, disability, age, or veteran status
• Risk Management Risk management and Child Abuse Prevention is the responsibility of all staff and volunteers