Aquatics Senior Program Director

YMCA; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA in Green Bay is seeking a Senior Program Director - Aquatics to lead the day-to-day operations of the branch aquatics department and to guide association-wide aquatics initiatives. You will promote safety, program quality, and consistent curricula across locations.

You will build strong relationships with members, staff, schools, families and community partners while overseeing staff onboarding, training, programming and safety compliance to deliver safe, high-quality aquatic

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Ability to lead across multiple locations and diverse partners.
• Within 3 months, obtain YMCA-required certifications (CPR, First Aid, Lifeguard, WSI, etc.).
• Strong organizational and communication skills for meetings and presentations.
• Proficiency with budgeting, scheduling, and program administration tools.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day operations of the branch aquatics department.
• Lead association-wide aquatics initiatives and curriculum.
• Promote safety and program quality across all aquatics programs.
• Oversee staff onboarding, training, and performance coaching.
• Build relationships with members, schools, families, and community partners.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cross-location leadership

Strong communication

Budgeting software proficiency

Staff onboarding & training

Education

CPR/First Aid certification

Lifeguard certification

Water Safety Instructor (WSI)

Pool & Spa Operator

Child Abuse Prevention/Bloodborne Pathogens

Tools

MS Office

Scheduling software

Job description

Under the direction of the Branch Executive, the Senior Program Director - Aquatics provides leadership for the day-to-day operations of the branch aquatics department while also guiding association-wide aquatics initiatives. This position promotes consistency, safety, and program quality across the YMCA through leadership of aquatics curriculum, safety and compliance practices, staff onboarding and training, programming, and strategic priorities. The Senior Program Director builds strong relationships with members, staff, schools, families, and community partners to advance safe, high-quality aquatic experiences throughout the association.

• 1. Previous supervisory experience required; aquatics leadership experience preferred.
• 2. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership across multiple locations, balance competing priorities, and build effective working relationships with children, families, staff, members, and diverse community partners.
• 3. Within 3 months of hire, obtain and maintain CPR, First Aid, Lifeguarding, Water Safety Instructor, Pool & Spa Operator, Emergency Oxygen Administration, Lifeguard Supervisor, Child Abuse Prevention, Bloodborne Pathogens, and other certifications required by the YMCA.
• 4. Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to effectively facilitate meetings and training and deliver presentations to a variety of audiences.
• 5. Proficiency with standard business technology and applications used for budgeting, financial management, scheduling, communication, and program administration.