Aquatics Program Director The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking an Aquatics Program Director to join our team. The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. As the Aquatics Program Director, you will be responsible for organizing, monitoring, supervising, and maintaining high quality member-focused aquatics programs. Individuals in this role provide leadership, instruction and motivation for program participants through innovative program development, evaluations, and ongoing training of staff and volunteers. The Aquatics Program Director is also responsible for developing and supervising the aquatics department team with commitment to provide a quality experience to staff, members, and participants focused on YMCA core values: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, and evaluate programs, activities, and events. Commitment to maintaining consistency and safety measures performed by lifeguards, maintaining quality swim lessons, water fitness, swim team programs, and adaptive programs. Establish new program activities and expand programs to meet the needs of the community in accordance with Association strategic and operating plans. Monitor daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations. Build quality relationships with members and provide leadership and hands-on instruction in groups and on a one-to-one basis. Create and schedule lifeguards, swim classes, water fitness classes, and swim team practices and meets. Recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule and direct staff and volunteers as needed. Develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Conduct lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid and CPR trainings. Qualifications: You are at least 18 years old. Must possess and maintain YMCA of the USA Lifeguard Supervisor certification or be able to obtain within 30 days from hire. Must possess and maintain YMCA Lifeguard Certification, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, First Aid, and Oxygen Certifications or obtain within 30 days of hire. Minimum of six months of aquatics experience including 100 hours of lifeguard service is required. Bachelor's degree and/or two years of related aquatics experience that includes supervision and program development preferred. Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act). Positive attitude and previous experience with diverse populations. The demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and possess excellent interpersonal skills. Proven supervisory/management skills. Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required. You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment. Wage: $21.47 to $23.47 per hour, depending on qualifications Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week Location: Tom Taylor Family YMCA, Gig Harbor, WA 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 mo