Operations Director (Aquatics & Youth & Family Programming)

YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth Employment Application


The YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth is seeking an experience, energetic, and relationship-focused leader to serve as the Operations Director for the Bedford Center YMCA. As a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, the YMCA impacts lives everyday through programs, services, and relationships that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
The Operations Director will provide strategic leadership for the Bedford Center YMCA's Aquatics Department and Youth and Family Programming, while supporting the overall day-to-day operations of one of the YMCA's most unique and dynamic facilities. This positions is responsible for creating an exceptional member experience by leading high-quality aquatic programming, engaging youth and family activities, staff development, member engagement, and operational excellence.
The ideal candidate is an innovative leader with a demonstrated track record of delivering exceptional programs while effectively managing he administrative, financial, and operational components of a growing department. Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills are essential to ensuring members and participants have an outstanding YMCA experience.
In partnership with the City of Bedford, the YMCA provides a wide variety of programs and opportunities that promote healthy living, youth development, and social responsibility. The Bedford Center YMCA Aquatics Center features both and impressive indoor aquatic facility and a seasonal outdoor waterpark. The indoor aquatic center includes a 160,000-gallon multi-attraction pool featuring four lap lanes, a lazy river, zero-depth entry leisure area with interactive spray features, a hot tub and two water slides. The outdoor waterpark includes 80,000-gallon leisure pool with zero-depth entry, spray grounds, lazy river, two water slides, and a toddler play pool.
The Operations Director will oversee on of the largest aquatics operations in the Fort Worth Association, supervising approximately 50 part-tome employees year-round and nearly 130 seasonal staff during the summer months. In addition to aquatics, this leader will oversee Youth and Family programming, creating engaging experiences that bring families together through special events and community programming including, but not limited to, Fall Festival, Nerf Wars, Cookies with Santa, family nights, holiday events, and other innovative programs designed to strengthen community connections.
It is expected that the successful candidate will become actively engaged within the Bedford community and build meaningful relationships with members, families, volunteers, community partners, and city representatives.
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. It's who we are, who we aspire to be, and how we show up every day. We are cause-driven. We don't just show up- we show up with purpose.
As a cause driven leader, you are expected to be:
• Welcoming - Accept neighbors eagerly, warmly, hospitably, and as equal participants.
• Nurturing - Care for, support, and help develop others through encouragement.
• Hopeful - Take an optimistic view of future outcomes.
• Determined - Devote full strength and focused attention to advancing our mission.
• Genuine - Build authentic relationships through honesty, integrity, and respect.
We act with intentionality to connect people to our cause. Join us and help transform lives.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Certifications
• Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Business, Nonprofit Management, Physical Education, or a related field, or equivalent professional work experience.
• Four or more years of progressively responsible leadership experience in aquatics, recreation, youth programming, or nonprofit operations.
• YMCA Lifeguard and or YMCA Swim Instructor certification preferred (or ability to obtain)
• YMCA Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) certification a plus.
• YMCA Team Leader Certification preferred or ability to obtain during employment.
• CPR, First Aid, AED, and other required certifications
Experience & Background
The successful candidate is a collaborative leader who demonstrates a positive, "can-do" attitude and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This individual must possess exceptional organizational skills attention to detail, flexibility, and the ability to lead large tams while maintaining a strong focus on member experience.
Experience should include:
• Supervising and developing staff and volunteers.
• Aquatics operations and risk management.
• Youth and Family programming.
• Budget development and financial management.
• Program development, marketing, and growth.
• Community relationship building.