Aquatics Director: Lead Safe, Engaging Swim Programs

YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Vigo County YMCA in Terre Haute seeks an Aquatics Director to lead the aquatics staff and programs, ensuring safety, quality, and inclusive community access. Under the Branch Director, you will plan and staff programming, manage the annual budget, collaborate with Terre Haute Parks & Recreation, and drive member engagement across aquatic offerings.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Recreation or related field and YMCA/Red Cross lifeguard and CPR certifications; YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related field required/preferred.
• Experience in aquatics, preferably 2+ years at YMCA.
• YMCA/Red Cross Lifeguard or equivalent certification or willingness to obtain within 60 days.
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer certifications or willingness to obtain within 60 days.
• YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor certification preferred or willingness to obtain within 60 days.
• Budget development and administration skills preferred.
• Planning and program development skills preferred.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people.
• Basic knowledge of computers and social media technology.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and staff the aquatics area for recreational and instructional programming.
• Hire, supervise, schedule, and guide all aquatic staff.
• Collaborate with Terre Haute Parks & Recreation to ensure facility/equipment in good condition and report issues.
• Plan and develop an annual budget for the department.
• Administer the annual budget as approved.
• Ensure safety procedures for opening/closing and emergencies.
• Collaborate with community organizations to provide YMCA aquatic programs.
• Support membership retention and engagement initiatives.
• Serve as a member of the branch leadership staff team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Aquatics program management

Staff supervision

Budget planning

Community relations

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation or Health and Physical Education or related field

YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard certification

CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification

YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor certification

Tools

Lifeguard Certification

Job description

Vigo County YMCA in Terre Haute seeks an Aquatics Director to lead the aquatics staff and programs, ensuring safety, quality, and inclusive community access. Under the Branch Director, you will plan and staff programming, manage the annual budget, collaborate with Terre Haute Parks & Recreation, and drive member engagement across aquatic offerings.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Recreation or related field and YMCA/Red Cross lifeguard and CPR certifications; YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor