Swim Director - Towson; Orokawa

600 W Chesapeake Ave, Towson, MD 21204, USA

Posted Monday, November 24, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision, they’re made about how they choose to live their lives. The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those who are motivated to help others and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves.

If this speaks to your heart, then we invite you to join our team. Be a part of a charitable, mission‑driven organization that works for individual and community well‑being for all, for a better us.

At the Y in Central Maryland, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well‑being and professional growth. Enjoy flexible schedules, competitive pay, and generous paid time off, alongside medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as dependent care FSA. We offer a generous employer contribution to the Y retirement fund, and opportunities for career advancement. Our commitment to fostering a positive work environment means you'll have access to training and development programs that align with our mission to empower individuals and strengthen communities.

Join us and bring your passion to a fulfilling career where you can truly make a difference!

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Swim Director is responsible for providing Cause‑Driven management and operations to the Aquatic and Youth and Family Experience including Aquatic Programming, Family programming, site operations, and a leadership role in the annual support campaign. Day‑to‑day operations include staff supervision, fiscal control, program development, program area facility management/maintenance, program optimization/fulfillment, and volunteer development. The Swim Director is also responsible for hiring, training, supervising, and leading their staff team in superior levels of member service and engagement.

• Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill Y objectives. Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
• Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed within swim and program departments.
• Reviews and evaluates associate performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete.
• Ability to perform all functions as those they supervise and maintain qualifications and certifications of Lifeguard and Swim Instructor. Trainer level certifications in lifeguarding and swim instruction will be required within 120 days of employment.
• Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and Y health and safety regulations and maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance.
• Conducts lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid and CPR trainings.
• Creates and schedules swim lessons, water fitness classes and pool rentals.
• Oversees the swim team operations and initiatives.
• Plans, develops and implements youth and family development programs within Association guidelines and Strategic Plan.
• Develops, produces and distributes program information necessary to promote assigned programs in accordance with association marketing plans.
• Effectively coordinate facility usage for assigned programs and activities.
• Create and implement age appropriate activities that drive member retention and engagement.
• Foster an environment that is positive and motivating to children and peers.
• Ensure high quality programs through innovative program development, participant/member feedback and program surveys. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in programs.
• Develops and monitors aquatic and program budgets to meet fiscal objectives.
• Models relationship‑building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and…