Aquatics Lead: Safe Swim Programs & Team Growth

YMCA of Columbia-Willamette; Sherwood (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Columbia-Willamette is seeking an Aquatics Lead for the Sherwood Family YMCA. You will oversee safe, high-quality aquatics experiences, guide staff development, and strengthen one of our community’s most impactful programs in Sherwood, OR.

This is a hands-on leadership role focused on safety, program excellence, and youth development. Join us to cultivate strong lifeguard standards, support lesson curricula, and build a welcoming, well-trained team dedicated to member satisfaction

Qualifications

• Leading aquatics operations with a strong focus on safety, compliance and risk management.
• Fostering a positive, collaborative team culture with staff development and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Supporting swim lesson programs and ensuring curriculum quality and consistency.
• Assisting with lifeguard certification courses, trainings, and aquatic events.
• Helping implement policies, procedures, and programming that prioritize participant safety and member satisfaction.
• Contributing to the continued growth and success of aquatics programming at the Sherwood Family YMCA.

Job description

The YMCA of Columbia-Willamette is seeking an Aquatics Lead for the Sherwood Family YMCA. You will oversee safe, high-quality aquatics experiences, guide staff development, and strengthen one of our community’s most impactful programs in Sherwood, OR.

This is a hands-on leadership role focused on safety, program excellence, and youth development. Join us to cultivate strong lifeguard standards, support lesson curricula, and build a welcoming, well-trained team dedicated to member satisfaction