YMCA of the USA · 6 hours ago
Program Director of Aquatics
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
1+ years expYMCA of the USA is an association that values diversity and aims to strengthen its community impact through various programs. The Aquatics Program Director leads all aquatics programs and services, focusing on developing revenue-generating initiatives while ensuring high-quality program delivery and compliance with safety standards.
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Responsibilities
Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives
Identifies emerging community needs and trends in aquatics to design innovative programs, events, and experiences that strengthen member engagement and increase revenue opportunities
Develops and implements strategies to grow participation in existing programs, including swim lessons, aquatic fitness, specialty classes, and competitive programs
Develops, manages, and closely monitors program budgets to ensure revenue and expense targets are consistently met or exceeded, implementing corrective strategies as needed to maintain strong fiscal performance
Evaluates program quality and delivery through regular observation, participant feedback, and performance metrics; implements continuous improvement plans to ensure exceptional program delivery
Creates and pilots new revenue-generating aquatics initiatives that align with YMCA mission, community needs, and organizational strategic priorities
Establishes annual program growth targets and works with branch leadership teams to execute plans that increase program reach and impact
Ensures consistent curriculum standards, class progression models, and instructional quality across all branches offering aquatic programs
Directs the Safety Manager and Lead positions while overseeing swim instruction, First Aid/CPR training, and all team training initiatives
Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness and participation in programs
Collaborates with the Sales and Retention Team, and branch leadership
Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations
Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete
Creates and schedules swim classes and swim team practices, and meets while supporting marketing efforts, program promotion, and YMCA fundraising activities and special events
Models strong relationship-building skills (including Listen First), responds promptly to member and community inquiries or concerns, and supports Swim Team Board and Branch Advisory Council meetings
Performs other duties as assigned
Collaborates with Grants Manager to track and maintain accurate data relating to aquatics grants and grant programs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent
Typical requirements within 30 days of hire include completion of: Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff, Working with Program Volunteers, CPR, First Aid, AED, Bloodborne Pathogens, New Employee Orientation, Preventing Workplace Violence, Workplace Harassment
Completion of YMCA program-specific and trainer certifications
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
Preferred
One to two years of related experience preferred: for example, as an aquatics coordinator or supervisor
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
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (2)
Funding
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Growth StageLeadership Team
Suzanne McCormick
President & CEO
Recent News
First Five Years Fund
2025-09-19
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