Aquatics Program Director

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

403(b) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

EAP and wellness program

Professional training

Employee discounts

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking an Aquatics Program Director to lead high‑quality, member‑focused aquatic programs at the Tacoma location. You will provide leadership, training, and program development to staff and volunteers while ensuring safety and excellence in all activities.

Responsibilities include designing and evaluating programs, coordinating lifeguards, swim lessons, and water fitness, and expanding offerings to meet community needs.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain YMCA Lifeguard Supervisor certification.
• 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 (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate programs, activities, and events.
• Commitment to maintaining consistency and safety measures performed by lifeguards, maintaining quality swim lessons, water fitness, swim team programs, and adaptive programs.
• Establish new program activities and expand programs to meet the needs of the community in accordance with Association strategic and operating plans.
• Monitor daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations.
• Build quality relationships with members and provide leadership and hands-on instruction in groups and on a one-to-one basis.
• Create and schedule lifeguards, swim classes, water fitness classes, and swim team practices and meets.
• Recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule and direct staff and volunteers as needed.
• Develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
• Conduct lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid and CPR trainings.

Skills

Lifeguard Supervisor

Lifeguard Certification

CPR

AED

First Aid

Oxygen Certification

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

Supervision experience

Job description

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is hiring an Aquatics Program Director at our Tacoma Center YMCA location.

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)

• 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

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:

• 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.

Essential Functions:

• Design, implement, and evaluate programs, activities, and events.
• Commitment to maintaining consistency and safety measures performed by lifeguards, maintaining quality swim lessons, water fitness, swim team programs, and adaptive programs.
• Establish new program activities and expand programs to meet the needs of the community in accordance with Association strategic and operating plans.
• Monitor daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations.
• Build quality relationships with members and provide leadership and hands‑on instruction in groups and on a one-to-one basis.
• Create and schedule lifeguards, swim classes, water fitness classes, and swim team practices and meets.
• Recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule and direct staff and volunteers as needed.
• Develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
• Conduct lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid and CPR trainings.

At the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties, our primary objective is to empower people, inspire action, and strengthen the communities we call home. Join our team and support the Y’s efforts to connect all people to their full potential and purpose.

Please note that employment with the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is contingent upon successfully completing post-offer requirements, which may include age verification, reference checks, and state and national background checks. All inquiries and checks are conducted only after a conditional offer of employment is made.

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

Location(s)

1144 Market St, Tacoma , Washington 98402 , United States

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