YMCA of the USA · 11 hours ago
Senior Program Director: Aquatics and Youth Development
Edwardsville, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$50K/yr - $50K/yr
2+ years expYMCA is a high-performing, independent organization in a bustling yet quaint community. The Senior Program Director of Aquatics and Youth Development will lead the Aquatics Department, Summer Camp, and Preschool, ensuring best-in-class programming while supporting the YMCA's mission.
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Responsibilities
Oversee all aquatics operations, including scheduling and supervising lifeguards and swim instructors. Ensure timely shift coverage, proper attire, and readiness of staff, along with maintaining equipment standards (e.g., rescue tubes, fanny packs, masks, gloves)
Plan, prepare, and implement engaging activities for summer camp as well as ensure the preschool promotes development and align with YMCA objectives
Recruit, hire, train, develop, and schedule aquatics, summer camp, and preschool personnel across multiple locations. Supervise swim instructors and camp/preschool staff to ensure programs begin and end on time, attendance is recorded, skills are assessed, and progress reports are distributed
Support the management and administration of aquatics, summer camp, and preschool programs, including approving time cards and payroll
Develop, implement, track, and control budgets for aquatics, summer camp, and preschool programs in accordance with YMCA Branch and Association guidelines to meet fiscal objectives
Conduct lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid, CPR training sessions, and staff development. Ensure all staff understand and comply with YMCA, state, and local health and safety requirements
Provide supervision to ensure that staff contribute to each child's physical, intellectual, personal, emotional, and social development. Hold staff accountable for fulfilling job expectations and assist in completing performance reviews at the end of seasonal programs
Ensure a clean and welcoming physical environment for aquatics, summer camp, and preschool sessions
Sustain a secure environment by enforcing YMCA policies and program rules. Respond appropriately to accidents, incidents, and emergencies
Actively participate in YMCA fundraising activities and special events, contributing to community engagement and organizational goals
Respond to member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner, ensuring high levels of customer service
Complete required continuing education and YMCA training per employee policy, and actively participate in staff meetings to enhance program delivery and staff collaboration
Accompany campers and preschool participants on field trips and remain on-site until all participants have been picked up at the end of the day
Perform all other duties as assigned to support the overall mission and operations of the YMCA
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent
Proven work history in supervision and leadership roles
Current YMCA Lifeguard or American Red Cross Lifeguard (including CPR/AED)
Excellent judgment and decision-making skills
Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to safely supervise and participate in children's activities in indoor and outdoor environments
Must have visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to respond swiftly in an emergency situation
Must be able to coordinate a variety of large and small tasks simultaneously and handle tension and stress in a positive manner
Preferred
Two to three years of related experience is preferred
American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor preferred or willing to obtain
Company
YMCA of the USA
YMCA of the USA is the national resource office for the nation's YMCAs. Located in Chicago, IL, YMCA of the USA exists to serve YMCAs.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Suzanne McCormick
President & CEO
Recent News
First Five Years Fund
2025-09-19
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