Swim Director

Y in Central Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Y in Central Maryland is seeking a dedicated Y Swim Director to lead the development and implementation of high-quality, member-focused swim programs. You will ensure a safe, fun, and engaging experience for all Y members and participants.

You will recruit, hire, train, and schedule staff and volunteers while maintaining daily pool operations and upholding the Y's commitment to safety and community well-being.

Qualifications

• Love of swimming and helping youth/adults learn.
• At least 1 year of lifeguard/swim instructor supervisory experience.
• Strong communication and listening skills with children, guardians, members, and staff.
• Willingness to obtain YMCA Swim Instructor, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Basic First Aid certifications (paid by Y).

Responsibilities

• Develop, organize and implement high-quality, member-focused swim programs with a safe, fun, and enjoyable experience for all Y members and participants.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule and direct staff and volunteers to maintain daily pool operations.
• Contribute to the community by enhancing well-being and safety through Y swim programs.

Skills

Lifeguard supervision

Job description

Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision, they've made about how they choose to live their lives. The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those who are motivated to help others and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves. If this speaks to your heart, then we invite you to join our team. Be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.

How this role contributes to the Y's mission:

As a Y Swim Director, you will develop, organize and implement high quality, member-focused swim programs while ensuring a safe, fun, and enjoyable swim experience for all Y members and program participants. You will be supported in your work as a part of the leading mission-driven organization for strengthening community, and the area's largest provider of swim lessons. The Y Swim Director recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs staff and volunteers as needed to maintain daily pool operations. You'll contribute to the Y and to the community by enhancing the well-being and safety of all.

This work is right for you if you have:

• A love of swimming and of helping youth and adults learn
• At least 1 year of lifeguard/swim instructor supervisory experience
• The ability to clearly communicate and effectively listen to children, parents/guardians, members, and other Y associates
• A willingness to obtain the YMCA Swim Instructor, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Basic First Aid certifications, paid for by the Y

The Y in Central Maryland provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. Moreover, the Y is firmly committed to celebrating and achieving diversity and inclusion in all we do. We strive to be an anti-racist organization and expect all associates to treat others with respect, kindness and dignity, at all times.

Thank you for considering working for the Y in Central Maryland. If being a part of our cause feels right for you, we hope you will join us.