Regional Aquatics Director & Programs Architect

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 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,