Senior Program Director: Aquatics and Youth Development

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Executive Director of Programs, the Senior Program Director of Aquatics and Youth Development will be responsible for the leadership of the Edwardsville YMCA Aquatics Department, Summer Camp and Preschool, and their staff in developing and maintaining the best-in-class programming, while supporting the mission of the YMCA. The Senior Program Director of Aquatics and Youth Development will follow all Edwardsville YMCA, Illinois State, and DCFS standards to maintain safety for all aquatics, summer camp and preschool participants.

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.
We are WELCOMING
: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.
We are GENUINE
: we value you and embrace your individuality.
We are HOPEFUL
: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.
We are NURTURING
: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.
We are DETERMINED
: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent.
• Two to three years of related experience is preferred.
• Proven work history in supervision and leadership roles.
• Current YMCA Lifeguard or American Red Cross Lifeguard (including CPR/AED).
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor preferred or willing to obtain.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the required essential functions.
• Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to safely supervise and participate in children’s activities in indoor and outdoor environments.
• Must have visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to respond swiftly in an emergency situation.
• Must be able to coordinate a variety of large and small tasks simultaneously and handle tension and stress in a positive manner.