Sports and Aquatics Program Director-Aiken

YMCA
Hourly
$18.27
$20.90
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Are you passionate about aquatics, sports, developing people, and creating experiences that strengthen your community?
Job Description

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.

Qualifications

Required:

  • 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

Preferred:

  • 1–2 years of related experience
  • YMCA or American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor and/or Water Safety Instructor certification
  • CPR/First Aid Trainer certification
Essential Functions
  • 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.