Directs the YMCA Aquatics Department, overseeing program growth, budgets, staff recruitment and development, safety, certifications, community initiatives, fundraising, marketing support, and pool operations. The role supervises employees and volunteers, expands swim and water-safety programs, ensures standards and safe operations, supports branch events, and meets financial and participation goals.
The YMCA of Central Texas is seeking a talented and creative individual to join our team of passionate professionals as the Program Director in charge of the Aquatics Department at the Hutto Family YMCA in Hutto, TX.
Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Aquatics Program Director will interact with employees, management, members, and other business associates in an outgoing, courteous manner while performing various administrative, support, and specialty duties related to the efficient operation of YMCA pools.
The more we grow, the more we can give back to the community.
The ideal candidate, with direct reports, will be responsible for the following areas:
- Aquatics Program Growth – Increase aquatics participation from 1,920 participants in 2026 to 1,980 in 2027 and 2039 participants by 2028.
- Program Growth – Creating a Master’s Swim Program. Goal of 40 participants in 2027 and 80 participants in 2028. Expanding the Safety Around Water Program in Hutto and Taylor Goal of 65 participants in 2027 and 90 participants in 2028.
- Budget Management – Meet department revenue, net, payroll ratio, and surplus goals.
- Staff Leadership – Recruit, train, supervise, and develop quality staff and volunteer leaders.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Staff supervision, hiring, training, coaching, and ensuring safe operations
- Working with Core Groups to determine best practices and ensure standards are met
- Managing balanced budgets and planned program growth
- Supporting branch special events, newsletter submissions, and association marketing initiatives
- Cross-promoting YMCA programs and events between departments and branches
- Director on Duty responsibilities as assigned
- Supporting Strong Kids Campaign and fundraising initiatives
- Staff training and leadership development
Skills/ Requirements:
- Highly motivated, organized, personable, enthusiastic displaying leadership abilities
- Five or more years of experience in supervising or directing programs as a program and/or center director preferred
- YMCA Team Leader or Multi-Team/Branch Leader Certification preferred
- Adaptable, flexible, and enjoys variety in your work environment including periodic weekends and non-business hour workdays
- Serve as a leader in the Annual Giving campaign and other fundraising initiatives
- Model the YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility; implement character development and the YMCA core values in all programs and all aspects of Center operations
- Must possess a valid Texas Drivers' License and valid insurance
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor or YMCA Lifeguard Instructor certifications required
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Trainer or YMCA Lifeguard Trainer preferred
- Water Safety Instructor or YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor preferred
- Must pass reference checks, pre-employment drug screen, background check and sex offender registry check
Pay Rate: $48,000 to $53,790/year
About Us: We are a not-for-profit services Association focusing on mission driven initiatives, with a vision of building strong kids, strong families and strong communities throughout 7 Texas Counties. Our organization is home to the largest school age child care provider in Williamson County as well as health and fitness programs that improve the quality of life for over 45,000 members ranging from preschool through senior citizen.
The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free workplace. Thank you for your interest in the YMCA of Central Texas!
YMCA of Central Texas Round Rock, Texas, USA Office
Round Rock, TX, United States
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