Senior Program Director - Aquatics

Greater Green Bay YMCA•Green Bay, WI

8d•$60,000 - $67,000

About The Position

Under the direction of the Branch Executive, the Senior Program Director - Aquatics leads day-to-day operations of the branch aquatics department and guides association-wide aquatics initiatives. The role promotes consistency, safety, and program quality through leadership of aquatics curriculum, safety and compliance practices, staff onboarding and training, programming, and strategic priorities. The Senior Program Director builds relationships with members, staff, schools, families, and community partners to advance safe, high-quality aquatic experiences throughout the association. The position oversees branch staffing, scheduling, program execution, and facility readiness; develops aquatics staff; and provides association-wide leadership for curriculum, programming, instructional practices, participant progression, safety, and compliance. It coordinates Safety Around Water and First Aid/CPR programming, supports budget planning and strategic initiatives, evaluates program performance, maintains operational records, and provides coverage when needed. The position reports to the Branch Executive. Salary range: $60,000–$67,000 per year.

Requirements

Previous supervisory experience is required.
Ability to provide leadership across multiple locations, balance competing priorities, and build effective working relationships with children, families, staff, members, and diverse community partners.
Within three months of hire, obtain and maintain CPR, First Aid, Lifeguarding, Water Safety Instructor, Pool & Spa Operator, Emergency Oxygen Administration, Lifeguard Supervisor, Child Abuse Prevention, Bloodborne Pathogens, and other YMCA-required certifications.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to facilitate meetings and training effectively and deliver presentations to varied audiences.
Proficiency with standard business technology and applications used for budgeting, financial management, scheduling, communication, and program administration.
Ability to communicate clearly in person and through communication devices and promptly recognize and respond to audible and visual signals, including in emergencies.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and perform physical activities needed to support aquatic programs and respond to operational or emergency needs.
Ability to observe and assess pool areas, facilities, equipment, program spaces, documents, and computer screens, and move throughout YMCA facilities as needed.
Ability to work effectively in humid, wet, noisy, and physically active aquatic environments and respond promptly to changing operational and safety conditions.

Nice To Haves

Aquatics leadership experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day branch aquatics operations, including staffing, scheduling, program execution, and facility readiness.
Recruit, supervise, train, coach, and evaluate branch lifeguards and swim instructors, and support association-wide recruitment, onboarding, and staff development.
Provide association-wide leadership for aquatics curriculum, programming, instructional practices, participant progression, and member experience.
Lead aquatic safety and compliance efforts, reinforcing YMCA standards, certification requirements, internal procedures, reporting expectations, and child abuse prevention practices.
Coordinate Safety Around Water and First Aid/CPR programming, including scheduling, staffing, promotion, registration support, and outreach to branches, schools, families, employees, and community partners.
Support branch and association budget planning with operational input on staffing, training, equipment, programming, growth opportunities, and strategic initiatives.
Develop and implement plans advancing branch and association aquatics priorities related to operations, staffing, safety, outreach, program growth, and service delivery.
Evaluate program performance, staff readiness, schedules, outreach, and service delivery; maintain records, training documentation, schedules, and communication tools.
Provide operational or emergency coverage as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Follow YMCA abuse prevention and risk management policies, including required training, mandated reporting, and monitoring high-risk areas.
Collaborate with branch and association leaders on cross-functional priorities, community engagement, special events, trainings, and service initiatives.