Sports and Aquatics Program Director-Aiken

Family YMCA of Greater Augusta • Graniteville, SC

35d • Onsite

About The Position

The Aiken County Family YMCA is seeking a Sports & Aquatics Director to lead high-quality sports and aquatics programs that help people of all ages learn, grow, stay active, and belong. This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who enjoys developing staff, building programs, connecting with members, and maintaining safe and welcoming environments. You'll oversee year-round sports and aquatics programming while helping bring the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility to life every day.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in recreation, aquatics, or a related area, or comparable work experience
• Current Lifeguard Certification
• Pool Operator certification from a locally, state, or nationally recognized organization
• Current CPR/First Aid certification
• Strong knowledge of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques
• Ability to lead, supervise, coach, and evaluate lifeguards, pool managers, program staff, and volunteers
• Ability to build positive relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of related experience
• YMCA or American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor and/or Water Safety Instructor certification
• CPR/First Aid Trainer certification
• Additional YMCA-required training, including Child Abuse Prevention, CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens, may be required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and grow sports and aquatics programs for YMCA members and the community.
• Recruit, train, supervise, develop, and recognize part-time staff and volunteers.
• Oversee operations and maintenance of the Aiken YMCA's outdoor pools.
• Serve as the Certified Pool Operator and help ensure compliance with applicable YMCA, state, and local health and safety requirements.
• Maintain strong aquatic safety practices, staff certifications, and risk-management procedures.
• Perform lifeguard and swim instructor responsibilities when needed.
• Coordinate aquatic programming and rentals, including swim lessons, swim team, water fitness, adaptive programming, birthday parties, and outside groups.
• Organize and promote sports programming at the Aiken YMCA location.
• Identify opportunities to introduce new programs and grow participation and program revenue.
• Develop and monitor program budgets and maintain appropriate program records and reports.
• Build positive relationships with members, staff, volunteers, families, and community partners.
• Partner with the Executive Director and facilities team to identify and address facility needs.

Benefits

• Strengthen communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility
• Workplace where people can belong and become
• Welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level