Regional Aquatics Business Director

YMCA of Greater Richmond; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Free YMCA membership

Childcare discounts

Professional development

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Richmond is seeking a Regional Aquatics Business Director to provide strategic leadership for aquatics programming, swim team operations, and swim clinic initiatives across regional sites. You will work with the Executive Director of Aquatics Programming to build a strong athlete development pipeline and ensure program quality.

From April through August, you will also oversee operations at the YMCA Camp Thunderbird aquatic complex and lakefront facilities, ensuring safety,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; minimum 4 years of aquatics experience, including management.
• Trainer-level certifications (or willingness to obtain).
• Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and aquatics/sports software.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel between branches.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional Aquatics operations, ensuring consistent programs, pool schedules, and safety standards.
• Build and maintain lifeguard and instructor pipelines; organize certification courses and track compliance.
• Provide leadership, training, and support to full- and part-time staff using adult learning best practices.
• Conduct aquatic audits and Learn to Swim quality assurance reviews.
• Partner with community organizations and represent the YMCA at community events.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and fiscal stewardship for Aquatics programs.

Skills

Aquatics leadership

Staff management

Strong communication

Organizational skills

MS Office

Aquatics software

Evenings/weekends travel

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The YMCA of Greater Richmond is seeking a Regional Aquatics Business Director to provide strategic leadership for aquatics programming, swim team operations, and swim clinic initiatives. Working closely with the Executive Director of Aquatics Programming, this role is responsible for league administration, volunteer development, and the design and implementation of swim clinics that build a strong athlete development pipeline and support long-term league growth.

From April through August, the Regional Aquatics Business Director will also oversee operations at the YMCA's aquatic complex and lakefront facilities at YMCA Camp Thunderbird, ensuring exceptional program delivery, safety, and guest experiences throughout the summer season.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead regional Aquatics operations, ensuring consistent programs, pool schedules, and safety standards.
• Build and maintain lifeguard and instructor pipelines; organize certification courses and track compliance.
• Provide leadership, training, and support to full- and part-time staff using adult learning best practices.
• Conduct aquatic audits and Learn to Swim quality assurance reviews.
• Partner with community organizations and represent the YMCA at community events.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and fiscal stewardship for Aquatics programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; minimum 4 years of aquatics experience, including management.
• Trainer-level certifications (or willingness to obtain).
• Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and aquatics/sports software.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel between branches.

Why This Role Matters

You'll help ensure the highest standards of safety, consistency, and program quality-developing staff, strengthening systems, and advancing the mission of the YMCA of Greater Richmond.

Why Join Us

The YMCA of Greater Richmond stands committed to creating a work environment comprised of individuals from diverse socio-economic, racial, ethnic, religious, and national origins. We believe in nurturing the potential of all staff and are dedicated to the ongoing professional development of talent. We believe a diverse and inclusive work community is essential to fulfilling our mission of being open to all. The Y is a cause-driven organization focused on strengthening our community. The principles that guide us in our work are our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Be part of an organization that is best in class for member experience, team development, and community impact.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $49,307 - $55,470 per year.
• Benefits: Health insurance, 12% employer-paid retirement (upon meeting eligibility), free YMCA membership, childcare discounts, and professional development opportunities.