Safety Around Water Aquatics Director

Ymca Of Metropolitan Dallas; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Free family membership

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas is seeking a Safety Around Water Director to lead SAW programming across school and community sites, manage staff, and ensure safety and quality. This role includes coordinating schedules, training instructors, collecting attendance and data, supervising lifeguards during summer pool operations, and collaborating with partners to advance drowning-prevention initiatives.

Strong communication, supervisory experience, and YMCA certifications are preferred; travel

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred in recreation, education, aquatics, nonprofit management, or related field.
• Two+ years in aquatics, swim instruction, lifeguarding, youth programming, or related leadership preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, scheduling, and staff leadership skills.
• YMCA Lifeguard Instructor and Swim Lessons Instructor certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver SAW programming at YMCA, school, and community locations.
• Manage program schedules, staff, participant groups, equipment and logistics.
• Ensure SAW curriculum delivery and compliance with YMCA safety standards.
• Support school-day programming, community initiatives, and events.
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise SAW instructors and staff.
• Oversee summer pool operations, lifeguard staff, and pool safety procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Program coordination

Data management

Communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Aquatics/ recreation background

Job description

• Location 146 Town Center Blvd,Coppell, TX, 75019,United States
• Base Pay $50,000.00 - $53,000.00 / Year
• Job Category FULL TIME

The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas, established in 1885, consists of 16 branches and 1 destination camp - all dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected, and secure children, adults, families, and communities. We are seeking a Safety Around Water Director to join our team.

The Safety Around Water Director is responsible for the day-to-day coordination and delivery of YMCA Safety Around Water programming. Reporting to the Regional Director of Safety Around Water & School Partnerships, this position supports school and community initiatives, manages program staff and logistics, ensures accurate participant data, and maintains high standards for safety and program quality.

During the summer season, this position also provides direct leadership and operational oversight for an assigned YMCA outdoor pool.

Essential Functions

Safety Around Water Programming

• Coordinate and implement SAW programming at YMCA, school, and community locations.
• Manage program schedules, staffing, participant groups, equipment, and daily logistics.
• Ensure consistent delivery of the YMCA Safety Around Water curriculum and compliance with YMCA Aquatics and safety standards.
• Support school-day programming, community initiatives, special events, and other drowning-prevention efforts.
• Serve as an operational contact for schools, teachers, families, and community partners.
• Identify operational challenges and work with the Regional Director to implement solutions.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, supervise, and develop SAW instructors and program staff.
• Ensure staff maintain required certifications and complete YMCA training requirements.
• Observe staff performance and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Build a positive team culture focused on safety, service, accountability, and the YMCA mission.

Program Quality & Data

• Ensure accurate collection of attendance, participant assessments, skill progression, and other required program data.
• Maintain program rosters, schedules, staff records, and required documentation.
• Monitor program quality, safety practices, staffing ratios, and participant experience.
• Support reporting for YMCA leadership, school partners, grants, and funders.
• Use program data and participant outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement.

During the summer season, provide direct leadership for an assigned YMCA outdoor pool, including:

• Manage daily pool operations, staffing, programming, and facility readiness.
• Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate seasonal aquatic staff.
• Ensure compliance with YMCA lifeguard, aquatic safety, and emergency-action standards.
• Conduct required lifeguard observations, drills, and emergency action plan practices.
• Oversee opening and closing procedures, pool cleaning, water chemistry, testing, and required documentation.
• Monitor facility and pool equipment and coordinate maintenance and repair needs.
• Respond to incidents, emergencies, weather conditions, and facility closures.
• Provide a safe, welcoming experience for YMCA members, participants, families, and guests.
• Monitor staffing costs, program expenses, supplies, payroll, and scheduling.
• Support purchasing and inventory needs for SAW and summer pool operations.
• Assist with grant documentation and program reporting.
• Follow YMCA financial, payroll, purchasing, and administrative procedures.

Performance Expectations

Success in this role includes safe and consistent SAW program delivery, measurable participant skill progression, accurate data and documentation, reliable staffing, strong school and community relationships, and safe and effective operation of the assigned outdoor pool.

Requirements

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in recreation, education, aquatics, nonprofit management, or related field preferred.
• Two or more years of aquatics, swim instruction, lifeguarding, youth programming, or related leadership experience preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, scheduling, and staff-leadership skills.
• YMCA Lifeguard Instructor certification required or obtained within an established timeframe.
• YMCA Swim Lessons Instructor certification required.
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or equivalent required or obtained within an established timeframe.
• YMCA Swim Lessons Instructor Trainer certification preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel between YMCA, school, and community program locations.

Summary

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Long & Short-Term Disability, Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan, Employee Assistance Plan, Free family membership, Discounts on Y programs including summer camps, enrichment classes, youth sports, childcare and more! Flexibility in work schedule during the week with approval of supervisor to allow for work/life balance. Eligible to enroll in a 403 (b) tax deferred account at beginning of employment. 12% paid by the YMCA upon meeting eligibility requirements. (PTO) Paid time off based on hours worked and years of service. Training and leadership development opportunities. Employee referral awards of $100 and up.

Additional Information

• EEO The YMCA provides equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, sex, disability, age, or veteran status
• Risk Management Risk management and Child Abuse Prevention is the responsibility of all staff and volunteers