Senior Swim Director - Towson

About the organization

Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision they've made about how they choose to live their lives. The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those who are motivated to help others and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves. Be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules
• Competitive pay
• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Dependent care FSA
• Generous employer contribution to the Y retirement fund
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Training and development programs aligned with the mission to empower individuals and strengthen communities

Responsibilities

• Lead a complex, fast-paced Swim operation at a high-volume Family Center where safety, people, program excellence, and financial performance come together
• Build a thriving Swim department and develop future leaders
• Think strategically and implement innovative solutions to drive program growth, operational excellence, and financial success
• Use data to inform decisions and measure outcomes
• Teach, coach, and mentor associates to build confident, high-performing teams
• Lead by example — from developing strategic plans to facilitating training, teaching swim lessons, or jumping on a lifeguard stand when needed
• Manage complex schedules, high-volume programming, and competing priorities while keeping safety and the member experience at the forefront
• Provide leadership during peak hours, including evenings and weekends
• Expand access to life-saving water safety skills
• Create exceptional experiences for the families and community served
• Embody the Y's values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility in all actions

Qualifications

• Strategic thinker who delivers results — sees opportunities, solves problems, and uses data to drive growth and excellence
• Passionate about developing people through teaching, coaching, mentoring, and team building
• Hands-on leader comfortable operating at all levels — from strategic planning to direct program delivery and lifeguarding
• Thrives in fast-paced, high-volume environments with competing priorities
• Available and willing to lead during evenings and weekends when operations are busiest
• Values-driven leader who demonstrates Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility
• Visionary thinker, natural coach, and hands-on leader who balances people, performance, and purpose

Requirements

• Agree to abide by The Code of Conduct with Youth, which sets clear expectations for associates and volunteers to ensure a safe and respectful environment for young people
• Treat youth with respect and fairness; avoid inappropriate physical or verbal interactions; adhere to established standards of affection
• Strictly prohibit any form of abuse, bullying, or harassment
• Mandatory reporting of suspected mistreatment
• Complete training on child abuse prevention
• Comply with legal reporting requirements to safeguard youth