Aquatics Program Director – Youth Swim & Safety

Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston; Chelsea (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston is seeking an Aquatics Program Manager for Chelsea, MA. You will oversee program planning, delivery and safety for youth 6–18, supervising lifeguards and aquatics staff and coordinating with staff across BGCB sites.

Responsibilities include developing diverse swim programs, ensuring safety standards, conducting training, and evaluating program success to provide high-quality aquatic experiences.

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant experience in recreation, aquatics, or related field; at least one year supervising guards.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR, and First Aid certifications (prior to hire).
• WSI and CPO certifications (must have or be willing to obtain).
• Knowledge of youth development principles.
• Experience developing and delivering aquatics programs for youth.
• Knowledge of swimming techniques, pool maintenance, lifeguard training trends.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work with youth and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Flexibility to work clubhouse hours.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of aquatics programs for ages 6–18.
• Supervise lifeguards and aquatics staff.
• Ensure safety with daily pool checks, opening/closing duties and chemical checks.
• Apply WAVE policy and provide lifeguard supervision and emergency procedures.
• Orient, train and supervise aquatics staff; conduct annual evaluations.
• Travel between sites and participate in professional development.

Skills

Lifeguard certifications

CPR / First Aid

WSI

CPO

Youth development

Program development

Communication

Teamwork

Driver's license

Education

BA/BS in related field

Tools

MS Office

Web tools

Job description

Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston is seeking an Aquatics Program Manager for Chelsea, MA. You will oversee program planning, delivery and safety for youth 6–18, supervising lifeguards and aquatics staff and coordinating with staff across BGCB sites.

Responsibilities include developing diverse swim programs, ensuring safety standards, conducting training, and evaluating program success to provide high-quality aquatic experiences.