Senior Aquatics Programs & Safety Director

YMCA of the USA; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of the USA seeks a Senior Program Director - Aquatics to lead the day-to-day operations of the branch aquatics department and guide association-wide aquatics initiatives. The role promotes safety, consistency, and high-quality program delivery across the YMCA through curriculum leadership, safety/compliance practices, and staff onboarding.

The position emphasizes building relationships with members, families, schools, and community partners to deliver safe, engaging aquatic experiences and

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience required; aquatics leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to lead across multiple locations, balance competing priorities, and build relationships with children, families, staff, members, and community partners.
• Within 3 months of hire, obtain CPR, First Aid, Lifeguarding, Water Safety Instructor, Pool & Spa Operator, Emergency Oxygen Administration, Lifeguard Supervisor, Child Abuse Prevention, Bloodborne Pathogens, and other YMCA certifications.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with ability to facilitate meetings and trainings and deliver presentations.
• Proficiency with standard business technology and applications used for budgeting, financial management, scheduling, communication, and program administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for day-to-day operations of the branch aquatics department.
• Guide association-wide aquatics initiatives and priorities.
• Promote consistency, safety, and program quality across the YMCA aquatics programs.
• Lead aquatics curriculum development, safety and compliance practices.
• Oversee staff onboarding and training, programming, and scheduling.
• Build strong relationships with members, staff, schools, families, and community partners to advance safe, high-quality aquatic experiences.

Skills

Aquatics leadership

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Cross-location collaboration

Meeting facilitation

Tools

Budgeting software

Scheduling tools

MS Office

Job description

YMCA of the USA seeks a Senior Program Director - Aquatics to lead the day-to-day operations of the branch aquatics department and guide association-wide aquatics initiatives. The role promotes safety, consistency, and high-quality program delivery across the YMCA through curriculum leadership, safety/compliance practices, and staff onboarding.

The position emphasizes building relationships with members, families, schools, and community partners to deliver safe, engaging aquatic experiences and