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title: Program Director Aquatics at YMCA of Greater Cincinnati
description: YMCA of Greater Cincinnati is hiring for the Program Director Aquatics role in
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| **Company** | YMCA of Greater Cincinnati |
| **Location** | Simi Valley, CA |
| **Salary** | $72.4K/yr |
| **Posted** | Oct 27, 2026 |

## Is this job real?

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## Visa sponsorship

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## Description

**POSITION SUMMARY**:

The Aquatics Director leads the Aquatics department, ensuring safe, inclusive, high-quality programs and facility operations. This position develops a skilled team and oversees swim lessons, recreational and competitive aquatics, aquatic fitness, and other assigned programs. As a branch leader, the Director strengthens safety, program quality, staff development, participation, and sustainable growth.

**OUR LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY:**

Leadership at the Southeast Ventura County YMCA is guided by the SEVC YMCA Leadership Blueprint: developing people, strengthening operations, delivering impact, and growing sustainably. Leaders model the YMCA's core values while fostering collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

**PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:**

**Aquatics Programs, Safety & Growth**

· Lead daily Aquatics operations, including swim lessons, recreational and competitive programs, aquatic fitness, special events, and other assigned offerings.

· Maintain a culture of aquatic safety through strong program quality, facility readiness, emergency preparedness, and compliance with YMCA and regulatory standards.

· Grow program participation, swim lesson enrollment, and earned revenue using data, financial results, member feedback, and program trends.

· Manage pool schedules, program setup, space utilization, and communication to support effective use of aquatic facilities.

**Team Leadership & Technical Development**

· Recruit, train, schedule, coach, and evaluate Aquatics staff while ensuring required certifications, technical qualifications, and clear safety and performance expectations.

· Develop coordinators, leads, Senior Swim Instructors, Head Swim Instructors/Trainers, and frontline staff through coaching, feedback, and professional growth.

· Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, inclusion, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

**Branch Leadership**

· Participate in branch planning, culture-building, and decision-making as a member of the leadership team.

· Represent Aquatics in cross-department initiatives and support annual campaigns, branch events, and organizational priorities.

**Operational Excellence**

· Manage the departmental budget, performance goals, staffing resources, program schedules, and daily operational priorities.

· Monitor participation, program revenue, staff certifications, safety indicators, and key performance measures to drive improvement and ensure compliance.

· Coordinate pool maintenance, water-quality records, safety supplies, equipment, and lifeguard/vendor relationships to maintain a safe, well-operated aquatic environment.

· Perform other duties as assigned in support of the YMCA’s mission, strategic priorities, and operational needs.

**LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS**

SEVC YMCA leaders model integrity, humility, accountability, and the YMCA's core values. They develop people, foster collaboration and philanthropy, embrace innovation, and prioritize safety, member experience, and community impact.

**SUCCESS MEASURES**

**Success in this role is measured by the ability to:**

· Develop People by building a skilled Aquatics team and supporting leadership and technical growth.

· Strengthen Operations through safe, compliant, efficient, and financially responsible aquatic operations.

· Deliver Impact through high-quality aquatic experiences that build water safety, confidence, belonging, and engagement.

· Grow Sustainably by increasing participation, swim lesson enrollment, program revenue, and responsive aquatic opportunities.

**QUALIFICATIONS:**

**Required Qualifications**

· Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and leadership experience.

· Two or more years of aquatics, recreation, or program leadership experience, including team and operational responsibility.

· Current certifications from recognized providers to teach and certify Swim Instructors, CPR, and First Aid; Certified Pool/Spa Operator (CPO) required within six months of employment.

**Preferred Qualifications**

· YMCA aquatics experience, Daxko or recreation management system experience, and additional relevant aquatic certifications preferred.

· Commitment to complete the YMCA of the USA Team Leader Learning Plan and participate in local Chamber of Commerce leadership development, when available.

**WORK ENVIRONMENT:**

· Work is performed in YMCA aquatic, branch, program, and community settings and includes office and active, participant-facing responsibilities.

· Requires mobility in wet and humid pool environments, aquatic emergency response, occasional lifting up to 50 pounds with assistance, occasional evenings/weekends, and required training and certifications.

**OUR COMMITMENT:**

SEVC YMCA provides coaching, support, and development opportunities that empower leaders to grow, strengthen our culture, and advance our mission.
## Skills

- Culture Building
- Decision Making
- Emergency Response
- Water Quality
- Event Planning
- Teamwork
- Planning
- Leadership Development
- Recreation Management
- Aquatics Instruction
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr)
- Vendor Management
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Swimming Pool Maintenance
- Emergency Preparedness
- Water Safety
- Leadership
- First Aid
- Communication
- Coaching
- Lifeguard
## Benefits

- Leadership Development

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