Regional Aquatics Director: Programs, Safety & Growth

ymcarichmond; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Free YMCA membership

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Richmond seeks a Regional Aquatics Business Director to lead aquatics programming, swim team operations, and swim clinics, with oversight of operations at YMCA Camp Thunderbird during the summer.

You will work with the Executive Director of Aquatics Programming to drive league administration, staff development, safety standards, and fiscal stewardship while building a strong athlete development pipeline.

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

Collaboration

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Aquatics software

Job description

The YMCA of Greater Richmond seeks a Regional Aquatics Business Director to lead aquatics programming, swim team operations, and swim clinics, with oversight of operations at YMCA Camp Thunderbird during the summer.

You will work with the Executive Director of Aquatics Programming to drive league administration, staff development, safety standards, and fiscal stewardship while building a strong athlete development pipeline.