YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties · 4 hours ago
Senior Aquatics Program Director
Gig Harbor, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $82K/yr
0+ years expThe YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is hiring a Senior Aquatics Program Director at their Tom Taylor Family YMCA location. This role provides strategic leadership and oversight for the Aquatics Department, ensuring high-quality, member-focused programs and compliance with regulations while driving program and membership growth.
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Hiring Manager
Noor Bergman
Responsibilities
Ensure program quality by upholding standards and enforcing all safety procedures
Respond promptly and professionally to member and community questions or concerns
Develop, manage, and monitor departmental budgets in alignment with association policies
Process purchase orders, expense reports, and check requests; track expenses, inventory, and purchasing activity
Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and volunteers to support a strong team culture
Provide clear leadership, foster open communication, and motivate staff to achieve departmental goals
Schedule staff shifts, approve time-off requests, and ensure adequate department coverage
Review, approve, and submit staff timecards according to payroll deadlines; accurately track volunteer hours
Support staff growth by providing professional development and ensuring all required training is completed and funded
Oversee aquatics operations and department activities, including programs, meetings, and special events, with schedule flexibility to meet operational needs
Provide overall leadership for staff development, administration, fiscal management, member engagement, and program development
Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act)
Committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required
Qualification
Required
Ensure program quality by upholding standards and enforcing all safety procedures
Respond promptly and professionally to member and community questions or concerns
Develop, manage, and monitor departmental budgets in alignment with association policies
Process purchase orders, expense reports, and check requests; track expenses, inventory, and purchasing activity
Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and volunteers to support a strong team culture
Provide clear leadership, foster open communication, and motivate staff to achieve departmental goals
Schedule staff shifts, approve time-off requests, and ensure adequate department coverage
Review, approve, and submit staff timecards according to payroll deadlines; accurately track volunteer hours
Support staff growth by providing professional development and ensuring all required training is completed and funded
Oversee aquatics operations and department activities, including programs, meetings, and special events, with schedule flexibility to meet operational needs
Provide overall leadership for staff development, administration, fiscal management, member engagement, and program development
Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act)
Committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required
Minimum age of 18 years or older
Current YMCA of the USA Lifeguard Supervisor certification, or ability to obtain and maintain
Current YMCA Lifeguard certification, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, First Aid, and Oxygen certifications, or ability to obtain and maintain
Minimum of six months of Aquatics experience, including at least 100 hours of lifeguard service
Demonstrated passion for working with people and in an aquatic environment
Proven ability to manage, develop, and lead staff and volunteer teams
Strong organizational skills with a proactive and results-oriented approach
Preferred
Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience in supervision, fiscal management, program development, and staff and volunteer leadership (preferred)
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefit plan options YMCA paid Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
Opportunity to participate in the YMCA 403(b) retirement saving plan. After 2 years of Full-Time employment, the YMCA will contribute 8% of your monthly earnings
Accrual of 15 days of paid vacation (vacation accruals increase with years of service)
8 paid Holidays/Floating Holidays per year
Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program and LifeMart employee discount center
Professional training, education and certification opportunities
20% discount on YMCA programs, Child Care services, and merchandise
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for Full-Time employees
Company
YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties
YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties provides child care, break camp, on demand and live classes, community cafés, and training services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Charlie Davis
President and Chief Executive Officer
Toko Thompson, MBA, CMA, HCISPP
Vice President and CFO
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