Aquatics Director- Full Time

Greater Philadelphia YMCA; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Child care discounts

Insurance package

Paid time off

Holidays

Retirement planning

Job summary

Spring Valley YMCA in Royersford, PA is seeking an Aquatics Director to lead a vibrant team and deliver exceptional member service. You will manage daily operations, safety standards, and aquatic programming, while fostering an inclusive, high-energy environment that engages the community.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, leadership experience in fitness or hospitality, and a path to Red Cross Lifeguard and YMCA swim lesson instructor certifications after hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Graduate or Equivalent.
• Experience in fitness, retail, recreation management or hospitality industries.
• Experience supervising and managing preferred.
• Pursue American Red Cross Lifeguard certification and YMCA swim lesson instructor certification after hire.

Responsibilities

• Understand overall branch revenue and program goals, plan and execute daily/weekly workload to deliver department goals, membership goals and member engagement.
• Champion a culture where teams love to work, and members love to visit; recognize member-centered behaviors and reward outstanding performance.
• Create and sustain an environment that values all people for their unique talents and promote diversity, inclusion, global engagement, and cultural competence.
• Work a schedule that aligns to guest and business needs (early morning, evening, weekends).
• Ensure the swimming facility meets or exceeds Aquatic Safety Standards.
• Facilitate monthly in-service meetings with skill review.
• Supervise staff and ensure appropriate staffing of pool; coordinate breaks and rotate staff; monitor staff performance and member service.
• Develop high-quality aquatics programs, including swim lessons and water fitness.
• Ensure safety and prevent injuries by supervising the pool area and monitoring signs of distress.

Skills

Leadership

Member service

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent

Job description

Spring Valley YMCA, 19 W Linfield Trappe Rd, Royersford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Tuesday - Saturday Availability!

Do you love connecting with people and sharing your passion with others?

We are looking for our Aquatics Director to join our team at the Y! We spend our days positively impacting the community around us. We help children reach their potential, enact age appropriate goals, and we change lives in our Y community.

Some rewards for joining our team:

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
• Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurances
• Generous Paid Time Off + 7 paid holidays throughout the year
• Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!
• Supplemental insurance benefits

What is needed for this job as our Aquatics Director:

• Bachelor’s Graduate or Equivalent
• Experiencein fitness, retail,recreation managementor hospitality industries
• Experiencesupervising and managing preferred
• Experience providing high-end member service and managing member concerns
• Exhibit strong leadership skills; possess a passion for member service, building and maintaining a culture of member service excellence
• Upon hire, you’ll be required to pursue American Red Cross Lifeguard certification as well as YMCA swim lesson instructor certification

The responsibilities we will trust you with as our Aquatics Director:

• Understand overall branch revenue and program goals, plan and execute daily/weekly workload to deliverdepartmentgoals, membership goals and member engagement
• Champion a culture where teams love to work, and members love to visit; recognize member-centered behaviors andreward outstanding performance
• Creates and sustains an environment that values all people for their unique talents. Takes an active role in promoting and leveraging practices that support diversity, inclusion, global engagement, and cultural competence
• Work a schedule that aligns to guest and business needs (this includes early morning, evening, and weekends)
• Ensure the swimming facility is meeting or exceeding the Aquatic Safety Standards
• Facilitate monthly in-service meetings that include skill review.
• Supervise staff and ensure appropriate staffing of pool. Coordinate breaks and rotate staff.Ensure program quality and monitor staff performance and member service
• Develop high-quality aquatics programs, including swim lessons and water fitness, that meet the community's needs
• Ensure safety and prevent injuries by supervising the pool area. Ensure no distraction or interference with the ability to hear or see signs of distress

What you can expect:

• Support from an amazing leadership team
• Opportunities to learn & grow at the YMCA
• Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger

YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer All Qualified Women, Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and US Veterans Encouraged to Apply

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.

Spring Valley YMCA, 19 W Linfield Trappe Rd, Royersford, Pennsylvania, United States of America