Aquatics Director - Freeport Maine

Overview

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. Ifyou'rea mission-driven leader who gets energized by buildinga strong team, expanding programs, and creating lasting community impact, this opportunity is for you.

As Aquatics Director,you'llbe part of the Casco Bay Branch leadership team - a group of directors working together to advance our mission and serve our community.

You'llalso connect and collaborate with aquatics colleagues across our three-branch Association, sharing resources, ideas, and best practices.

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'llbe 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.

Location:
14 Old South Freeport Road Freeport, Maine 04032 United States

• 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

• Apassionate, determined leader who thrives on growth and building strong teams.
• Someone with a minimum of3-5 years of supervisory experience anda track recordof positive team development.
• Relationship-builder with strong communication skills and genuine care for both staff and community.
• Certified (or willing to obtain certifications) and experienced in lifeguarding, CPR, and swim instruction.
• Committed toequity and inclusion.
• Mission-driven
  -you'reexcited about the YMCA's commitment to building inclusive, healthy communities.
• Collaborative spirit - you value partnership and understand thatwe'restronger together.
• Growth-minded - you see potential everywhere and love helping people develop their talents.

• Free Family Membership
• Discounted Programs
• Retirement after eligibility is met
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days, and Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance options
• HRA
• Disability Benefits
• Life Insurance