Senior Swim Director - Towson

Ymca Of Central Maryland, Inc.; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Central Maryland in Towson, MD seeks a Senior Swim Director to lead a dynamic, high-volume swim operation. You will oversee safety, program quality, and financial performance while developing future leaders and delivering exceptional experiences for families in our community.

This hands-on leader will balance strategic planning with training, staffing, and daily operations, ensuring a thriving Swim department that aligns with the Y’s Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility values.

Qualifications

• Experience leading aquatic programs or swim operations.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Ability to manage large teams, complex schedules, and high-volume programming.

Responsibilities

• Lead Swim operations at the Y, ensuring safety and program excellence.
• Develop associates into future leaders and build high-performing teams.
• Expand access to water safety skills and create exceptional member experiences.
• Balance people, performance, and purpose to drive growth and impact.

Job description

Lead with Purpose. Inspire Your Team. Make Waves.

At the Y in Central Maryland, we believe that strong leaders build strong teams, and strong teams create extraordinary experiences. We're looking for a dynamic, strategic, and passionate Senior Swim Director to lead Swim operations at one of our high-volume Family Centers.

This isn't just about managing pools and programs. It's about building a thriving Swim department, developing future leaders, and creating experiences that make a lasting impact on our community.

As our Senior Swim Director, you'll lead a complex, fast-paced operation where safety, people, program excellence, and financial performance come together. You'll have the opportunity to think big, implement innovative solutions, and help shape the future of Swim at the Y.

We're Looking for a Leader Who:

• Thinks strategically and delivers results. You see opportunities, solve problems, and use data to drive program growth, operational excellence, and financial success.

• Loves developing people. You're passionate about teaching, coaching, mentoring, and building confident, high-performing teams.

• Leads by example. You're just as comfortable developing a strategic plan as you are facilitating training, teaching a swim lesson, or jumping on a lifeguard stand when needed.

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment. You can manage complex schedules, high-volume programming, and competing priorities while keeping safety and the member experience at the forefront.

• Shows up when it matters. You understand that our busiest moments often happen during evenings and weekends, and you're ready to lead alongside your team.

• Leads with heart. You bring the Y's values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility to everything you do.

Big Responsibility. Bigger Impact.

You'll have the opportunity to lead a thriving Swim operation, develop associates into future leaders, expand access to life‑saving water safety skills, and create exceptional experiences for the families we serve.

If you're a visionary thinker, natural coach, and hands‑on leader who knows how to balance people, performance, and purpose, we want to meet you.

Build strong teams. Create unforgettable experiences. Make waves that matter.