Aquatics Director — Lead Programs, Safety & Growth

Austin YMCA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Free household YMCA membership

Job summary

Greater Austin YMCA is seeking an Aquatics Director to lead all aquatics operations, programs, safety, staffing, and member satisfaction at an assigned center. The role focuses on developing teams, strengthening programs, and delivering exceptional member experiences.

We offer a starting salary of $53,000 annually with a $2,000 sign-on bonus. This is an on-site role with a mission-driven environment in the Austin area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation Management, Business Administration, Sports Management, Nonprofit Management, Human Services, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2-3 years of leadership experience in aquatics, recreation, youth development, or a related field, including supervising and developing teams.
• Experience overseeing program operations, scheduling, safety compliance, and risk management practices.
• Experience budgeting, payroll administration, and financial management principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aquatics operations at an assigned center, including programming, safety, staffing, team development, and member satisfaction.
• Spearhead creation and rollout of engaging aquatics programs addressing community needs.
• Recruit and develop a high-performing aquatics team with ongoing mentorship and training.
• Oversee department payroll and ensure accurate compensation.
• Lead safety and compliance audits and maintain staff certifications up-to-date.
• Manage aquatics information across platforms and respond to member inquiries to boost satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team development

Customer service

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Recreation Management/Business/Sports/Nonprofit/Human Services

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/Outlook)

Job description

Greater Austin YMCA is seeking an Aquatics Director to lead all aquatics operations, programs, safety, staffing, and member satisfaction at an assigned center. The role focuses on developing teams, strengthening programs, and delivering exceptional member experiences.

We offer a starting salary of $53,000 annually with a $2,000 sign-on bonus. This is an on-site role with a mission-driven environment in the Austin area.