Aquatics Program Director: Lead Growth & Safety

YMCA of Central Texas; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Central Texas is seeking a talented Program Director to lead the Aquatics Department at the Twin Lakes YMCA in Cedar Park, TX. The role oversees group and private swim programs, lifeguarding, and water fitness, with direct reports and a focus on service to the community.

You will coordinate staff, ensure safety compliance, and drive program growth while maintaining high standards of YMCA values and member experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, a related field, or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Five or more years of experience in supervising or directing programs as a program and/or center director preferred.
• YMCA Team Leader Certification preferred.
• Adaptable, flexible, and enjoys variety in your work environment including periodic weekends and non-business hour workdays.
• Must pass reference checks, pre-employment drug screen, background check and sex offender registry check.

Responsibilities

• Manages, directs and supervises aquatics activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives.
• Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed.
• Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations.
• Provide hands on duties as needed including acting as pool manager, head guard, swim instructor, swim coach, and water fitness instructor.
• Conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pools.
• Secures and schedules pool facilities.
• Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance.
• Conducts lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid and CPR trainings.
• Creates and schedules swim classes, water fitness classes, and swim team practices and meets.
• Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
• Develops, manages and controls department budgets to meet fiscal objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Supervising experience

YMCA Team Leader Certification

Adaptable

Fundraising (Annual Giving)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management

Job description

The YMCA of Central Texas is seeking a talented Program Director to lead the Aquatics Department at the Twin Lakes YMCA in Cedar Park, TX. The role oversees group and private swim programs, lifeguarding, and water fitness, with direct reports and a focus on service to the community.

You will coordinate staff, ensure safety compliance, and drive program growth while maintaining high standards of YMCA values and member experience.