Aquatics Director - Lead Safe, Engaging Community Programs

YMCA of the USA; Crown Point (IN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of the USA is hiring an Aquatics Director to lead and grow the aquatics program, ensuring safety, high participant satisfaction, and strong team performance across staff. The role emphasizes leadership, strategic planning, and collaboration with partners to deliver YMCA programs in a safe, welcoming environment.

The position requires coordinating resources, budgeting, training, and ensuring certifications, while driving a service-oriented culture that serves diverse community members and

Qualifications

• Associate degree in related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years related experience preferred.
• CPR/AED and First Aid required.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong leadership qualities and team orientation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quick learning of other software.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, market and evaluate all program offerings and services.
• Lead recruiting, hiring, training, developing, and supervision of team members.
• Define department targets and evaluate performance while motivating staff; implement risk management for safe facilities and programs.
• Ensure emergency preparedness via drills, in-services, and assessments; maintain staff certifications.
• Monitor, purchase and maintain equipment; schedule preventative maintenance.
• Develop and manage annual department budget; submit variance reports and forecasts.
• Attend or lead staff trainings, meetings and program development activities.
• Support Association strategic direction and cabinet/work group initiatives.
• Perform office duties including filing, record keeping and payroll.
• Develop relationships with partners and agencies; respond to inquiries in timely manner.
• Play a key role in Annual Campaign; engage staff and volunteers; share stories of Y impact.

Skills

CPR/AED

First Aid

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Staff supervision

Budget management

Risk management

Diversity relations

Problem-solving

Education

Associate degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

YMCA of the USA is hiring an Aquatics Director to lead and grow the aquatics program, ensuring safety, high participant satisfaction, and strong team performance across staff. The role emphasizes leadership, strategic planning, and collaboration with partners to deliver YMCA programs in a safe, welcoming environment.

The position requires coordinating resources, budgeting, training, and ensuring certifications, while driving a service-oriented culture that serves diverse community members and