Aquatics Director

Sonoma County Family YMCA | Full-Time, Exempt

About the Role

The Aquatics Director leads and grows our aquatics operations, develops high-performing teams, and helps strengthen our community through innovative programs and exceptional member experiences. As a member of our leadership team, you will shape the future of one of the YMCA’s most visible and impactful program areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of aquatic operations, programming, and safety
• Recruit, coach, schedule, and develop staff and volunteers
• Ensure compliance with YMCA, state, and safety standards
• Oversee budgets, forecasting, and program growth initiatives
• Build strong relationships with members, staff, and community partners
• Support fundraising efforts and YMCA events
• Serve as a member of the YMCA Leadership Team and as Manager on Duty

Competencies

• Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Y’s values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.
• Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance, and support.
• Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of the team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.
• Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change, models adaptability, and maintains awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 21 years
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Two or more years of experience managing aquatic operations, programs, or related services
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification, or the ability to obtain certification within 30 days of employment
• Required lifeguard and instructor certifications (YMCA, American Red Cross, and/or Title 22), or the ability to obtain certifications within 90 days of employment
• CPO (Certified Pool Operator) certificate, preferred
• Ability to successfully complete DOJ/FBI fingerprint clearance and required background screenings
• Must reside within a commutable distance of the YMCA facility

Schedule

This is a full-time exempt leadership position requiring flexibility to meet operational needs. The schedule may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and special events.

Pay

$75,000–$78,000 annual salary

Benefits

• Free YMCA Membership
• Free Childcare
• Health, Dental, and Life Insurance Benefits
• Retirement Benefits
• Certification Reimbursement
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program