Aquatics Director - Lead Swim Programs & Safety

Old Colony YMCA; Stoughton (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Colony YMCA in Stoughton, MA seeks an Aquatics Director to lead our aquatics department, oversee safety, staffing, and programming for members of all ages. This hands-on role focuses on swim lessons, pool operations, and staff development to maintain a thriving aquatics program.

Responsibilities include budgeting, program expansion, and community outreach to boost participation and ensure welcoming experiences for all members. Strong leadership and safety culture are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Sports Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum age 21.
• Aquatics leadership with supervision and program management responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of aquatic safety, swim instruction, and pool operations.
• Ability to build relationships with members, staff, families, and partners.
• Current lifeguard, CPR/AED, First Aid, and swim instruction certifications, or ability to obtain on hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aquatics operations, safety, staffing, and programming.
• Lead and grow aquatics programs (lessons, recreational swimming, fitness classes, off-site activities).
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise lifeguards and aquatics staff; foster inclusive culture.
• Conduct staff onboarding, coaching, evaluations, and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with YMCA and health/safety regulations; manage pool maintenance and records.

Skills

Aquatics leadership

Staff supervision

Program management

Safety practices

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation/Physical Education/Sports Management

Tools

Lifeguard certification

CPR/AED certification

First Aid certification

WSI/WSIT swimming instruction certs

Job description

Old Colony YMCA in Stoughton, MA seeks an Aquatics Director to lead our aquatics department, oversee safety, staffing, and programming for members of all ages. This hands-on role focuses on swim lessons, pool operations, and staff development to maintain a thriving aquatics program.

Responsibilities include budgeting, program expansion, and community outreach to boost participation and ensure welcoming experiences for all members. Strong leadership and safety culture are essential.