What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Program Director of Aquatics-Wilson position at Family YMCA of Greater Augusta?
The Wilson Family YMCA is dedicated to strengthening our community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Our aquatics programs are central to this mission-offering life-saving swim lessons, inclusive aquatic fitness, and safe recreational water activities to individuals of all ages and backgrounds.
We are currently seeking a Senior Program Director of Aquatics to lead our vibrant and growing aquatics department. This is a key leadership role for someone passionate about water safety, community engagement, and high-impact programming.
Position Summary
The Senior Program Director of Aquatics provides strategic and operational leadership for all aquatic programs and facilities. This includes supervising staff, ensuring top-tier safety standards, managing budgets, and developing innovative, mission-aligned programs that serve our diverse community.
Essential Responsibilities
If you're ready to lead with purpose and help our community thrive through aquatics, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and make a lasting impact at the Wilson Family YMCA.
We are currently seeking a Senior Program Director of Aquatics to lead our vibrant and growing aquatics department. This is a key leadership role for someone passionate about water safety, community engagement, and high-impact programming.
Position Summary
The Senior Program Director of Aquatics provides strategic and operational leadership for all aquatic programs and facilities. This includes supervising staff, ensuring top-tier safety standards, managing budgets, and developing innovative, mission-aligned programs that serve our diverse community.
Essential Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations of aquatics programs including swim lessons, fitness classes, certification courses, and special events.
- Recruit, hire, train, and supervise aquatics staff including lifeguards, swim instructors, and aquatic attendants.
- Ensure all aquatic operations comply with local, state, and YMCA safety standards.
- Monitor pool maintenance, chemical levels, and equipment needs in partnership with facility operations staff.
- Develop and implement new programs to engage members and community groups, expanding program reach and impact.
- Lead program budgeting, staffing, and scheduling to meet financial and service goals.
- Foster a positive team culture rooted in YMCA values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
- Serve as a liaison with community partners, schools, and organizations to promote aquatic services.
- Current Lifeguard Certification and CPR/First Aid (YMCA or American Red Cross accepted).
- Minimum 3–5 years of progressive leadership experience in aquatic program management.
- Experience supervising staff, managing budgets, and overseeing facility operations.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Sports Management, or related field preferred.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
- Competitive salary and full benefits package.
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
- Employer-paid Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability.
- 12% employer contribution to the YMCA Retirement Fund after vesting.
- 10 Paid Holidays and PTO (vacation and sick leave begins after 6 months).
- Free Family Metro YMCA Membership.
- Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities.
- A positive, mission-driven team culture that feels like family.
If you're ready to lead with purpose and help our community thrive through aquatics, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and make a lasting impact at the Wilson Family YMCA.
