Athletics & Aquatics Programs Director

Family YMCA of Greater Augusta; Gregg Park (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aiken County Family YMCA seeks a hands-on Sports & Aquatics Director to lead year‑round sports and aquatics programs, develop staff, and connect with members while maintaining safe, welcoming environments. You will oversee operations, manage budgets, supervise part-time staff and volunteers, and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements, including CPO and lifeguard standards.

This in-person leadership role offers opportunities to grow programming and revenue within the YMCA's

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in recreation, aquatics, or a related area, or comparable work experience.
• Current Lifeguard Certification.
• Pool Operator certification from a 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and grow sports and aquatics programs for members and the community.
• Recruit, train, supervise, develop, and recognize part-time staff and volunteers.
• Oversee operations and maintenance of outdoor pools.
• Serve as Certified Pool Operator and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Maintain 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.

Skills

Lifeguard supervision

Staff supervision

Lifeguard training

Community relations

Lifeguarding surveillance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation, aquatics, or related area

Comparable work experience

Job description

The Aiken County Family YMCA seeks a hands-on Sports & Aquatics Director to lead year‑round sports and aquatics programs, develop staff, and connect with members while maintaining safe, welcoming environments. You will oversee operations, manage budgets, supervise part-time staff and volunteers, and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements, including CPO and lifeguard standards.

This in-person leadership role offers opportunities to grow programming and revenue within the YMCA's