Associate Director, Aquatics

Job overview

The Associate Director, Aquatics role is onsite in Waltham, MA, with an annual salary of $50,000–$52,000. The position supports the YMCA of Greater Boston's aquatics programs and works under the Aquatic Director. The YMCA describes its purpose as supporting and strengthening communities. The role helps plan and oversee aquatics programming and daily operations while recruiting, scheduling, training, and supervising lifeguards and instructors. It also supports instructional swim programs, safety and quality training, facility scheduling, and budget monitoring to keep aquatic services operating effectively.

What you'll do

• Assist with planning, organizing, directing, budgeting, and evaluating programs in the assigned area
• recruit, schedule, and supervise lifeguard and instructor personnel in consultation with the Aquatic Director
• work with the Aquatic Director to develop and monitor the aquatics budget
• support facility and pool scheduling
• review staff, class, and pool schedules
• assist with instructional swim programs
• teach or guard as needed, up to 20 hours per week
• provide ongoing staff training
• oversee safety and quality training, drills, and documentation with the Aquatic Director
• maintain records and support special events.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate director aquatics

waltham ma

ymca of greater boston

full-time

aquatics programs

lifeguard supervision

swim instruction

pool operations

staff training

ymca lifeguarding certification

bachelor's degree

weekend and evening work

travel for training or meetings

$50k–$52k annually

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Free YMCA membership
• specialty program and family membership discounts or free membership
• retirement plan up to 10% subject to eligibility
• health, dental, and vision benefits
• vacation and sick time.

Why this role

May teach or lifeguard up to 20 hours per week; some weekend and evening work is expected, with flexibility for early mornings and holidays.

About the employer

YMCA of Greater Boston is hiring for this role. Industry: Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers. Sector: 71.