Program Director - Aquatics

YMCA of Central Texas•Hutto, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Central Texas is seeking a Program Director to lead the Aquatics Department at the Hutto Family YMCA in Hutto, Texas. Under the direction of the Executive Director, the director interacts courteously with employees, management, members, and business associates while performing administrative, support, and specialty duties related to YMCA pool operations. The role includes leading staff and volunteers, growing aquatics programs, managing the department budget, and supporting branch and association initiatives. Program growth goals include increasing aquatics participation from 1,920 in 2026 to 1,980 in 2027 and 2,039 in 2028; creating a Master's Swim Program with 40 participants in 2027 and 80 in 2028; and expanding the Safety Around Water Program in Hutto and Taylor to 65 participants in 2027 and 90 in 2028. The director is also responsible for meeting department revenue, net, payroll ratio, and surplus goals.

Requirements

Highly motivated, organized, personable, and enthusiastic, with leadership abilities.
Five or more years of experience supervising or directing programs as a program and/or center director preferred.
Adaptable and flexible, and comfortable with variety in the work environment, including periodic weekends and non-business-hour workdays.
Must possess a valid Texas driver's license and valid insurance.
American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor or YMCA Lifeguard Instructor certification required.
Must pass reference checks, a pre-employment drug screen, a background check, and a sex offender registry check.

Nice To Haves

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

Recruit, train, supervise, coach, and develop staff and volunteer leaders.
Ensure safe operations of the aquatics department.
Grow aquatics participation and develop the Master's Swim Program.
Expand the Safety Around Water Program in Hutto and Taylor.
Meet department revenue, net, payroll ratio, and surplus goals.
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, annual giving, and other fundraising initiatives.
Support staff training and leadership development.
Model YMCA core values and implement character development and the core values in programs and center operations.