Posted Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 4:00 AM

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

LIKE BEING IN THE WATER?

MAKE A SPLASH WITH A JOB AT THE Y!

Now Hiring Detroit SWIMS Program Director at the YMCA

YMCA Employee Benefits

FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs
Flexible Scheduling
Family-friendly Work Environment
Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan

General Function

Under the guidance of the Executive Director-SWIMS, the Detroit SWIMS Program Director will work with Y team member to help grow the Detroit SWIMS program. The Program Director support the day-to-day operations of Detroit SWIMS and the intent to increase both program quality and the number of children we serve in the tri-county area. The SWIMS Program Director will support the SWIMS Executive Director in developing partnerships with schools, municipalities and other youth serving organizations.

Education/Experience/Training/Certifications

An Associate’s degree or equivalent in Physical Education, Recreation, or related field is required. Bachelors’ Degree in Physical Education, Recreation, or related field is preferred.
Aquatics program experience is required.
2 years with a Bachelor’s degree.
3 years with an Associate’s degree or equivalent.
Demonstrated commitment to aquatics.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Prior experience managing and developing aquatic-related programming is required.
A minimum of 2 years’ supervisory experience including hiring, managing and developing staff is required.
Certifications in CPR-Pro, AED, Emergency O2, First Aid, American Red Cross Lifeguard, American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor, and YMCA Swim Instructor preferred at time of hire or must be obtained from a YMCA-approved instructor within three months of hire
Paid Time Off and 10 Paid Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D Insurance
Short-term/Long-term Disability and Flexible Spending Account

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Work in partnership with the Executive Director-Detroit Swims and the VP of Operations-Community Initiatives to establish a funding case on an annual/seasonal basis based on annual delivery expectations.
Contribute to identifying potential supporters and donors to support the program.
Contact liaison for the communications and marketing department for Detroit SWIMS.
Reach out to schools and community centers with pools, presenting Detroit SWIMS as a partnership opportunity.
Orchestrate off-site pool use, communicating with administration, facility staff and YMCA staff to ensure safe execution of the program.
Coordinate and recruit an active volunteer base, including program volunteers and working with the Detroit SWIMS Committee members.
Performs other assigned duties as directed by Supervisor

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit (YMCA) is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our programs. We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards. We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with
program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program
participants and with staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with
authorities in any case of abuse.

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