The MetroWest YMCA Outdoor Center is seeking an energetic, organized, and mission-driven Seasonal Summer Aquatics Director to oversee all aquatics operations during the summer camp season at our beautiful 122-acre Outdoor Center in Hopkinton.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced outdoor environment, enjoys mentoring staff, and understands that aquatics is about far more than supervision. It is about teaching lifesaving skills, building confidence in the water, creating positive experiences for families, and ensuring every swimmer progresses in a safe and supportive environment.
The Seasonal Aquatics Director will lead both the lifeguard and swim instruction teams, ensuring high-quality programming, strong communication, and consistent safety standards throughout the summer.
This position requires flexible scheduling based on program needs. Expected schedule includes early mornings, some evenings, rotating weekends, and variable hours based on weather, staffing, lessons and camp schedules. This role requires adaptability, visibility, and a hands-on leadership approach throughout the summer session.
Current Lifeguarding Certification required
Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required
Experience teaching swim lessons required
Lifeguard Instructor, Water Safety Instructor (WSI), or Waterfront certification preferred
Previous aquatics leadership or supervisory experience preferred
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
Ability to mentor and develop both lifeguards and swim instructors
Comfortable working outdoors in an active summer camp environment
Aquatics Leadership & Operations
- Oversee daily operation of the Outdoor Center pool and support waterfront programming
- Supervise, schedule, and support lifeguards and swim instructors
- Create and manage aquatics staff schedules and coverage plans
- Ensure compliance with YMCA, Board of Health, and safety standards
- Lead emergency response preparedness, safety drills, and risk management procedures
- Conduct regular in-services, trainings, coaching, and staff evaluations
- Maintain a positive, professional, and engaging aquatics culture
- Ensure pool, pool deck and bathhouse are clean and orderly
Swim Instruction & Program Development
- Oversee swim lesson programming and instructional quality
- Ensure delivery of consistent and progressive swim instruction aligned with YMCA standards
- Mentor swim instructors in lesson planning, teaching strategies, and class management
- Support camper swim assessments and placement procedures
- Help create engaging and confidence-building aquatic experiences for swimmers of all ages and abilities
- Work collaboratively with camp leadership to integrate swim instruction into the broader camp experience
Camp & Community Programming
- Coordinate swim schedules for camp units and specialty programs
- Oversee Family Swim Club operations
- Support community and family aquatics opportunities
- Provide excellent customer service to families and members
- Serve as a visible, approachable leader on deck and throughout the property