Director of Aquatics & Youth Programs

YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth; Bedford (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Long-term disability

Medical & dependent care reimbursement

Employee assistance plan

Free family membership

Program discounts on Y services

403(b) retirement plan

12% retirement contribution by YMCA

Paid time off (PTO)

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

The YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth is seeking an experienced Operations Director for the Bedford Center YMCA. This role leads the Aquatics Department and Youth & Family Programming, ensuring exceptional member experiences and high-quality programming.

Responsibilities include overseeing indoor/outdoor facilities, staff development, budgeting, and coordinating signature community events. Strong leadership, organizational, and relationship-building skills are essential to success in this busy,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in recreation, business, nonprofit management or related field, or equivalent professional work experience.
• Four or more years of progressively responsible leadership experience in aquatics, recreation, youth programming, or nonprofit operations.
• YMCA Lifeguard and/or YMCA Swim Instructor certification preferred (or ability to obtain).
• CPR, First Aid, AED, and other required certifications.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the Bedford YMCA Aquatics Department and Youth & Family Programming.
• Oversee daily operations of indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities, including lessons, lifeguards, and events.
• Develop innovative youth and family programming to boost engagement and participation.
• Plan, coordinate, and evaluate signature family events (Fall Festival, Nerf Wars, Cookies with Santa, family nights).
• Develop and manage operating plans and departmental budgets for growth and participation.
• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and evaluate staff while fostering a positive, service-oriented culture.
• Build relationships with community partners and City of Bedford to strengthen programs.

Skills

Leadership

Aquatics ops

Youth programming

Budgeting

Staff development

Community relations

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Business, Nonprofit Management

YMCA Lifeguard Certification (preferred)

CPR/First Aid/AED certifications

Tools

Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) certification

Job description

The YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth is seeking an experienced Operations Director for the Bedford Center YMCA. This role leads the Aquatics Department and Youth & Family Programming, ensuring exceptional member experiences and high-quality programming.

Responsibilities include overseeing indoor/outdoor facilities, staff development, budgeting, and coordinating signature community events. Strong leadership, organizational, and relationship-building skills are essential to success in this busy,