Aquatics Director - Lead Safe, Innovative Programs

YMCA of Greater Seattle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 68,141 - 92,193; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Membership to YMCA of Greater Seattle

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins.

Retirement with employer contributions

Mental health resources

Paid time off (PTO)

Discounts on YMCA programs (childcare,

day camp and outdoor leadership)

Full-time staff benefits

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Seattle is seeking a responsible, engaged leader to develop and lead our Aquatics team and programs on-site. You will oversee daily operations, safety standards, staff supervision, and community partnerships to deliver high-quality experiences.

This temporary role ends September 17, 2026, with responsibilities spanning budgeting, program growth, staff training, lifeguard certification trainings, and collaboration with the branch and association marketing to promote aquatics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related field or equivalent education/experience.
• 4 or more years of related experience including staff and volunteer supervision, program development, budget management, and fund raising.
• Ability/experience training Aquatic employees.
• Current lifeguard and swim instructor certification from a recognized organization (e.g. Red Cross, YMCA).
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
• Current Administering Emergency Oxygen Certification.
• Ability to obtain a YSLI-T, LGI, and CAP Trainer Certification within the first 90 days, or first training offered.
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to communicate affectively at all levels of the organization and to represent the Y in a professional manner.
• Strong computer skills, including word processing, database, spreadsheet software, and web-based applications.
• Ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages the development, operations, and growth of the Aquatics Department to meet the needs of the community served.
• Establishes innovative aquatics programming and expands program(s) within the branch and community in accordance with the Association and branch strategic plans. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
• Develops and manages the aquatics budget/s meeting or exceeding fiscal objectives. Closely monitors revenue and expense.
• Recruits, hires, trains, mentors, evaluates, and supervises assigned staff and volunteers. Provides development and leadership to direct reports. Partners with HR to develop an annual recruiting strategy ensuring a steady pool of quality candidates.
• Ensures that safety procedures are followed and that all programs/pool deck are in compliance with YMCA standards, all regulations and other applicable standards.
• Compiles program statistics and provides data and reports as required for program(s). Monitors program quality through innovative program evaluations and ongoing training of staff.
• Conducts lifeguarding and swim instructor certification trainings and in-service training for Aquatics staff.
• Creates template for staff and pool schedule to ensure proper staffing ratios and most effective use of pool to best meet the needs of the community.
• Provides leadership and support for branch management team, annual fundraising campaign, volunteer recruitment, and volunteer committees/boards as assigned.
• Collaborates with the Association Marketing Department to develop, produce, and distribute program information necessary to promote aquatics programming.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Staff supervision

Program development

Lifeguard certification

CPR/AED

First Aid

Emergency oxygen

Communication

Training staff

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree or related field

Job description

The YMCA of Greater Seattle is seeking a responsible, engaged leader to develop and lead our Aquatics team and programs on-site. You will oversee daily operations, safety standards, staff supervision, and community partnerships to deliver high-quality experiences.

This temporary role ends September 17, 2026, with responsibilities spanning budgeting, program growth, staff training, lifeguard certification trainings, and collaboration with the branch and association marketing to promote aquatics.