Aquatics Program Director: Growth & Safety

YMCA of the USA

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Free household membership

Job summary

Greater Austin YMCA is hiring an Aquatics Director to lead all aquatic operations and programs, driving safety, quality, innovation, and growth while building a high‑performing team through coaching and intentional staffing. This role will cultivate community partnerships and expand programming for children, families, and the broader community to position our aquatics programs for long‑term excellence.

The director will oversee budgeting, compliance, scheduling, and data‑driven program

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in recreation, nonprofit management, or related field.
  • 2–3 years of leadership experience in aquatics or recreation, including supervising and developing teams.
  • Experience recruiting, coaching, and retaining high‑performing leaders and fostering accountability.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all aquatic operations and programs to ensure safety, quality, and growth.
  • Coach and develop a high‑performing aquatics team with effective staffing and leadership practices.
  • Oversee scheduling, safety compliance, risk management, and program budgeting.

Skills

Leadership
Staff development
Coaching
Operations management
Budgeting
Safety compliance
Data analysis
Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Excel
Word
Outlook

Job description

Greater Austin YMCA is hiring an Aquatics Director to lead all aquatic operations and programs, driving safety, quality, innovation, and growth while building a high‑performing team through coaching and intentional staffing. This role will cultivate community partnerships and expand programming for children, families, and the broader community to position our aquatics programs for long‑term excellence.

The director will oversee budgeting, compliance, scheduling, and data‑driven program

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