Director of Aquatics & Community Programs

YMCA of Middletown; City of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Single Health Insurance

Professional Development Opportunities

Family Membership

Employee Discount

Job summary

The YMCA of Middletown is seeking an Aquatics Director to lead and expand our aquatics programs, oversee lifeguard and swim instruction, and manage a busy calendar of community events. You will drive program quality, safety compliance, and staff development while partnering with leadership to enhance member experience.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years of leadership, strong communication and fundraising skills, and a passion for serving diverse communities through

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or minimum 3 years’ leadership experience required.
• Ability to obtain Background/Child Abuse clearances and training immediately upon hire.
• Advanced knowledge of aquatic best practices, operations and trends.
• Experience driving revenue and managing expenses.
• Experience in fundraising and individual gift solicitation and cultivation.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises program activities to meet member and Y needs, including camps and rentals.
• Establishes new programs/activities and expands offerings as needed.
• Directs swim lessons and lifeguard coverage daily; teaches First Aid/CPR classes.
• Provides in-service trainings for aquatics staff.
• Develops and monitors department budget to meet financial objectives.
• Recruits, hires, trains, schedules and evaluates staff and volunteers.

Skills

Leadership experience

Program management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Revenue generation

Networking

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Fundraising

Community outreach

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPR for the Professional Rescuer

AED certification

Lifeguard Certification

First Aid certification

Lifeguard Instructor certification

Swim Lesson Instructor certification

Job description

The YMCA of Middletown is seeking an Aquatics Director to lead and expand our aquatics programs, oversee lifeguard and swim instruction, and manage a busy calendar of community events. You will drive program quality, safety compliance, and staff development while partnering with leadership to enhance member experience.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years of leadership, strong communication and fundraising skills, and a passion for serving diverse communities through