Aquatics Program Director

YMCA of Pierce & Kitsap Counties•Tacoma, WA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is hiring an Aquatics Program Director at its Tacoma Center YMCA. The director organizes, monitors, supervises, and maintains high-quality, member-focused aquatics programs, and provides leadership, instruction, and motivation to participants through program development, evaluations, and ongoing training of staff and volunteers. The role also develops and supervises the Aquatics Department team to provide a quality experience for staff and members. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with compensation of $23.70 to $28.67 per hour. New-hire compensation is generally between the minimum and midpoint of the wage range, based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications. Employment is contingent on successfully completing post-offer requirements, which may include age verification, reference checks, and state and national background checks.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must possess and maintain YMCA of the USA Lifeguard Supervisor certification.
Must possess and maintain YMCA Lifeguard Certification, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, First Aid, and Oxygen Certifications.
At least six months of aquatics experience, including 100 hours of lifeguard service.
Positive attitude and previous experience with diverse populations.
Ability to communicate effectively and excellent interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated supervisory or management skills.
Must pass background and reference checks in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act.
Commitment to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on the first day and other required online and in-person training.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree and/or two years of related knowledge and experience, including supervision, fiscal management, program development, and staff and volunteer development.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and evaluate programs, activities, and events.
Maintain consistent lifeguard safety measures and quality swim lessons, water fitness, swim team, and adaptive programs.
Establish new program activities and expand programs to meet community needs in accordance with Association strategic and operating plans.
Monitor daily pool operations for compliance with state, local, and YMCA health and safety regulations.
Build relationships with members and provide leadership and hands-on instruction in groups and one-to-one settings.
Create and schedule lifeguards, swim classes, water fitness classes, and swim team practices and meets.
Recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule, and direct staff and volunteers as needed.
Develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
Conduct lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid, and CPR trainings.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefit plan options.
YMCA-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
Opportunity to participate in the YMCA 403(b) retirement savings plan; after two years of full-time employment, the YMCA contributes 8% of monthly earnings.
15 days of paid vacation accrued, with accruals increasing with years of service.
Eight paid holidays or floating holidays per year.
Paid sick leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked.
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), digital mental health counseling platform, wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center.
Professional training, education, and certification opportunities.
20% discount on YMCA programs, child care services, and merchandise.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees.