Aquatics Program Director

Lansing YMCA; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plan

YMCA paid Life and Long-term Disablity

YMCA 403(b) retirement plan with 8% 2+

15 days vacation

8 paid holidays

Paid Sick Leave

EAP and wellness programs

Professional training and cert. opps

20% discount on YMCA programs

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

YMCA in Tacoma, WA, seeks an Aquatics Program Director to lead and supervise a high-quality aquatics department for members and staff. You will organize, evaluate, and enhance programs while mentoring staff and volunteers to ensure safe, engaging experiences for all participants.

The role requires at least six months of aquatics experience with lifeguard hours, plus lifeguard and CPR/First Aid certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months aquatics experience including 100 hours of lifeguard service.
• Must pass Background and Reference checks (WA Fair Chance Act).
• Must possess and maintain YMCA Lifeguard Certification, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, First Aid and Oxygen Certifications.
• Bachelor's degree and/or two years related knowledge and experience that include supervision, fiscal management, program development, staff, and volunteer development.

Responsibilities

• Organize, monitor, supervise, and maintain high quality member-focused aquatics programs.
• Provide leadership, instruction and motivation for program participants through program development, evaluations, and ongoing training of staff and volunteers.
• Develop and supervise the Aquatics Department team with commitment to provide a quality experience to staff and members.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Program development

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Diversity & inclusion

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Two years related knowledge/experience

Lifeguard Supervisor certification

Lifeguard Certification

CPR for the Professional Rescuer

AED Certification

First Aid Certification

Oxygen Certification

Job description

As the Aquatics Program Director, you will be responsible for organizing, monitoring, supervising, and maintaining high quality member-focused aquatics programs. If hired, you will provide leadership, instruction and motivation for program participants through innovative program development, evaluations, and ongoing training of staff and volunteers. The Aquatics Program Director is also responsible for developing and supervising the Aquatics Department team with commitment to provide a quality experience to staff and members.

Compensation: $23.70 to $28.67 per hour (Compensation is determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, with most new hires starting between the minimum and midpoint of the posted wage range)

Position Type: Full-Time, 40 Hours Per Week

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefit plan options
• YMCA paid Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Opportunity to participate in the YMCA 403(b) retirement saving plan. After 2 years of Full-Time employment, the YMCA will contribute 8% of your monthly earnings
• Accrual of 15 days of paid vacation (vacation accruals increase with years of service)
• 8 paid Holidays/Floating Holidays per year
• Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program and LifeMart employee discount center
• Professional training, education and certification opportunities
• 20% discount on YMCA programs, Child Care services, and merchandise
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for Full-Time employees

• Minimum of 18 years of age or older.
• Must possess and maintain YMCA of the USA Lifeguard Supervisor certification.
• Must possess and maintain YMCA Lifeguard Certification, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, First Aid and Oxygen Certifications.
• Minimum of six months of aquatics experience including 100 hours of lifeguard service is required.
• Bachelor's degree and/or two years related knowledge and experience that include supervision, fiscal management, program development, staff, and volunteer development (preferred).
• Positive attitude and previous experience with diverse populations.
• The demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and possess excellent interpersonal skills. Proven supervisory/management skills.
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
• Committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.