Aquatics Director: Lead Safe, High-Impact Programs (Sign-On)

YMCA of the USA; Texas; On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

YMCA of the USA is seeking an Aquatics Director to lead all aquatics operations at an assigned center, including programming, safety, staffing, and member satisfaction. You will supervise swim instructors, lifeguards, and front-line staff while building a culture of safety, service, accountability, and growth.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2–3 years of leadership experience in aquatics or recreation, with current CPR/First Aid/Lifeguarding/Swim Instruction certifications or the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Minimum 2-3 years of leadership experience in aquatics or related areas.
• Experience recruiting, coaching, and developing leaders; foster accountability and growth.
• Experience overseeing program operations, safety compliance, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aquatics operations at an assigned center, including programming, safety, staffing, and member satisfaction.
• Supervise swim instructors, lifeguards, and front-line aquatics staff; develop teams.
• Foster a culture of safety, service, accountability, and growth.
• Support fundraising, partnerships, and community initiatives where applicable.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team development

Safety compliance

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

Scheduling software

MS Office

Job description

YMCA of the USA is seeking an Aquatics Director to lead all aquatics operations at an assigned center, including programming, safety, staffing, and member satisfaction. You will supervise swim instructors, lifeguards, and front-line staff while building a culture of safety, service, accountability, and growth.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2–3 years of leadership experience in aquatics or recreation, with current CPR/First Aid/Lifeguarding/Swim Instruction certifications or the