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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $48,000.00 - $55,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Employee Discounts
flexible schedule
Job Description
The YMCA of Wichita Falls is a well-established community-focused nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the health and well-being of individuals and families in the Wichita Falls area. Known for its commitment to providing safe and inclusive spaces for people of all ages to engage in wellness, youth development, and social responsibility initiatives, the YMCA has become a cornerstone of community life. From fitness programs to educational activities, the YMCA delivers a wide range of services and facilities that support a healthy, active lifestyle and foster a sense of belonging among its members.
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Job Requirements
- Current lifeguard, CPR/AED, first aid certifications required (or ability to obtain within 30 days)
- certified pool operator (CPO) required (or ability to obtain within 90 days)
- lifeguard instructor (LGI)
- water safety instructor (WSI) certification preferred
- required within 90 days of hire
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in recreation, sports management, education, or a related field preferred or equivalent experience
- minimum 2-4 years of aquatics leadership experience
- YMCA experience preferred
- demonstrated ability to lead aquatic operations including water chemistry, pool systems, safety audits, and incident response
- proven ability to hire, train, develop, supervise, and evaluate staff
- strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- ability to work effectively with diverse populations, families, and community partners
- ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends depending on program needs
Job Duties
- Leads all aquatic operations including pools, splash features, therapy areas, and special-use water environments, ensuring compliance with state/local health codes and YMCA standards
- recruits, hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates lifeguards, swim instructors, water fitness staff, and coordinators
- provides continual coaching and performance development
- ensures water safety and risk management by overseeing chemical balance, daily logs, mechanical systems, filtration, and emergency action plans
- develops and directs high-quality aquatics programs including swim lessons, water fitness, Safety Around Water, lifeguard certification, and community partnerships
- provides strong leadership presence on the pool deck and in all aquatics environments, ensuring staff engagement, attentiveness, and accountability
- develops, manages, and monitors the aquatics budget in alignment with YMCA financial targets
- recommends adjustments to meet revenue and expense expectations
- creates and manages staff schedules ensuring proper ratios, consistent coverage, and operational readiness for all programs and open-swim hours
- ensures excellent member experience by maintaining clean, safe, organized aquatics areas and responding promptly to member concerns
- supports marketing and communication efforts to promote aquatics programs and center updates
- develops long-range plans for program expansion, staff development, equipment replacement, and capital improvement in harmony with YMCA goals
- collaborates with community partners, schools, and agencies to strengthen program impact and build relationships
- ensures adherence to association training requirements, certifications, and continuing education for all aquatics staff
- participates in YMCA special events and community initiatives as assigned
- performs other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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