Aquatics Program Director: Lead Lifeguards & Swim Programs

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 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.