Program Director - Aquatics

YMCA of Central Texas•Hutto, TX

3d•$48,000 - $53,790•Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Central Texas is hiring a Program Director to lead the Aquatics Department at the Hutto Family YMCA in Hutto, Texas. Under the direction of the Executive Director, the role performs administrative, support, and specialty duties related to the efficient operation of YMCA pools and interacts with employees, management, members, and business associates in an outgoing and courteous manner. The director has direct reports and is responsible for growing aquatics participation, developing programs, managing the department budget, and leading staff and volunteers. The position also supports branch and association-wide events, marketing, fundraising, and cross-promotion of YMCA programs.

Requirements

Highly motivated, organized, personable, and enthusiastic, with leadership abilities.
Valid Texas driver's license and valid insurance.
American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor or YMCA Lifeguard Instructor certification.
Pass reference checks, a pre-employment drug screen, a background check, and a sex offender registry check.
Adaptable and flexible, and able to work in a varied environment that includes periodic weekends and non-business-hour workdays.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of experience supervising or directing programs as a program and/or center director.
YMCA Team Leader or Multi-Team/Branch Leader Certification.
American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Trainer or YMCA Lifeguard Trainer certification.
Water Safety Instructor or YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor certification.

Responsibilities

Grow aquatics participation from 1,920 participants in 2026 to 1,980 in 2027 and 2,039 by 2028.
Create a Master's Swim Program, targeting 40 participants in 2027 and 80 in 2028.
Expand the Safety Around Water Program in Hutto and Taylor, targeting 65 participants in 2027 and 90 in 2028.
Meet department revenue, net, payroll ratio, and surplus goals.
Recruit, train, supervise, coach, and develop staff and volunteer leaders.
Ensure safe operations.
Work with Core Groups to determine best practices and ensure standards are met.
Manage balanced budgets and planned program growth.
Support branch special events, newsletter submissions, and association marketing initiatives.
Cross-promote YMCA programs and events between departments and branches.
Perform Director on Duty responsibilities as assigned.
Support the Strong Kids Campaign and other fundraising initiatives.
Serve as a leader in the Annual Giving campaign.
Model YMCA core values and implement character development and those values throughout programs and Center operations.