Aquatics Program Director

The YMCA of Central Texas is seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our team of professionals as an Aquatics Program Director for the Greater Waco YMCA.

The Program Director will interact with employees, management, members, and other business associates in an outgoing, courteous manner while performing various administrative, support, and specialty duties related to the efficient operation of YMCA pools.

The Program Director will be responsible for new revenue growth in the department and must model relationship-building skills in all interactions to develop and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, and other staff.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Manages, directs and supervises aquatics activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives


• Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed


• Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations


• Provide hands on duties as needed including acting as pool manager, head guard, swim instructor, swim coach, and water fitness instructor


• Conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pools


• Secures and schedules pool facilities


• Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance


• Conducts lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid and CPR trainings


• Creates and schedules swim classes, water fitness classes, and swim team practices and meets


• Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information


• Develops, manages and controls department budgets to meet fiscal objectives

Skills/ Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred


• Must possess a valid Texas Drivers' License and valid insurance


• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor or YMCA Lifeguard Instructor certifications required


• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Trainer or YMCA Lifeguard Trainer required


• Water Safety Instructor or YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor preferred


• Must pass reference checks, pre-employment drug screen, background check and sex offender registry check

Pay Rate: $48,000 to $53,790/year

About Us: We are a not-for-profit services Association focusing on mission driven initiatives, with a vision of building strong kids, strong families and strong communities throughout 7 Texas Counties. Our organization is home to the largest school age child care provider in Williamson County as well as health and fitness programs that improve the quality of life for over 45,000 members ranging from preschool through senior citizen.

The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free workplace. Thank you for your interest in the YMCA of Central Texas!