Aquatics Director

Job Description

Lead. Grow. Transform.

The YMCA of Southern Maine is looking for an exceptional Aquatics Director to drive our Casco Bay Branch aquatics program into its next chapter of growth. If you're a mission-driven leader who gets energized by building a strong team, expanding programs, and creating lasting community impact, this opportunity is for you.

As Aquatics Director, you'll be part of the Casco Bay Branch leadership team - a group of directors working together to advance our mission and serve our community. You'll also connect and collaborate with aquatics colleagues across our three-branch Association, sharing resources, ideas, and best practices.

Your Impact:

As our Aquatics Director, you'll have the opportunity to significantly grow our programs, develop talented staff, and ensure that everyone in our community has access to water safety lessons and the joy of swimming.

This is a role for someone who loves a challenge and sees potential. You'll be part of both the Casco Bay Branch leadership team (reporting to the Branch Executive) and our Association-wide aquatics team, with colleagues across all three branches ready to collaborate, share ideas, and support your success. Our Association leadership is committed to partnering with you as you strengthen the aquatics department and build connections across our YMCA.

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Make a real difference: Your work directly impacts water safety, child development, and community well-being
• Room to innovate: Bring your ideas, creativity, and vision to grow programs that matter in collaboration with the Association aquatics team
• Connected community: Be part of an Association with three branches working together to strengthen Southern Maine
• Meaningful mission: Everything we do is rooted in building community and serving all people

What We Offer:

• Generous paid time off to recharge and enjoy life
• Health, dental, and vision benefits with YMCA-subsidized premiums and a YMCA-funded Health Reimbursement Account
• Professional development including training, certifications, and leadership development opportunities
• Complimentary YMCA membership for you and your household
• Program discounts for you and your family
• Retirement plan with support for your future
• Supportive team environment where your ideas and leadership are valued
• The joy and satisfaction of mission-driven work that truly matters

The Details:

• Salary: $65,000 - $70,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Location: Casco Bay Branch, Freeport, ME
• Reports to: Branch Executive

About Us:

The YMCA of Southern Maine is an Association with three branches serving communities across our region. Our Casco Bay Branch in Freeport is a welcoming place where people of all ages and backgrounds come together. Our mission is to build an inclusive, healthy community, regardless of ability to pay. We ensure everyone has access to our YMCA through our Financial Assistance program, supported by community donations.

We live our values - caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility - every day.

Ready to Dive In?

If you're a nurturing, determined leader who's genuinely excited about growing aquatics programs and building community, we'd love to meet you. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact and lead a team that changes lives through water safety and aquatic excellence.

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The YMCA of Southern Maine is committed to building an inclusive, healthy community. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or financial status.

Qualifications

Who You Are:

• A passionate, determined leader who thrives on growth and building strong teams
• Someone with a minimum of 3-5 years of supervisory experience and a track record of positive team development
• Relationship-builder with strong communication skills and genuine care for both staff and community
• Mission-driven - you're excited about the YMCA's commitment to building inclusive, healthy communities
• Certified (or willing to obtain certifications) and experienced in lifeguarding, CPR, and swim instruction
• Collaborative spirit - you value partnership and understand that we're stronger together
• Growth-minded - you see potential everywhere and love helping people develop their talents
• Committed to equity and inclusion

Essential Functions

What You'll Do:

• Build and inspire your team: Create a positive, mission-driven culture where staff thrive, grow professionally, and feel deeply connected to our work
• Expand our reach: Grow swim lessons, water-based exercise classes, and competitive swim programs, to serve more children, adults, and families
• Strengthen connections: Collaborate with branch colleagues and aquatics leadership across our three branches, sharing ideas and resources that strengthen our entire YMCA community
• Innovate and improve: Develop creative programming, strengthen operations, and build systems that support sustainable growth
• Develop future leaders: Mentor staff and help build the next generation of aquatics professionals
• Ensure safety excellence: Maintain the highest standards for aquatic safety, staff training, and emergency preparedness