Aquatics Coordinator II

Aquatics Coordinator II

Requirements

• This position requires either six years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Recreation, Sports Administration, Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or closely related field and two years of professional full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR/AED, and First Aid certifications.
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook).
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the daily operations of assigned University Recreation & Wellness aquatic facilities, including the Lee County/FGCU Aquatics Center, Sovi Pool, and the Waterfront. Creates and maintains schedules, oversees safety, and conducts maintenance planning.
• Provides onsite management of events, programs, meetings, and activities and special events within the area of aquatics.
• Assists with maintaining the highest pool water quality, pump room functionality, facility safety, cleanliness and presentation. Assists with routine facility inspections and audits.
• Supervises a team of Lifeguards, Timing System Operators and Certification Instructors for the University Recreation & Wellness aquatic facilities including the Lee County/FGCU Aquatics Center, SoVi Pool, and Waterfront. Recruits, interviews and makes hiring recommendations. Delegates and assigns work, evaluates job performance, provides in-service training and assists with developing large staff trainings.
• Responsible for facility equipment inventory including researching, suggesting purchases and making repairs. Equipment includes but not limited to swim meet competitive timing, risk management, general facility.
• Collects and analyzes data to assess and evaluate facility usage, programs, and initiatives.
• Monitors budgets and expenditures within assigned program area. Researches purchase options, reconciles purchasing card expenditures, and prepares budget requests.
• Assists in establishing and implementing procedures within area of assigned responsibility, such as, risk management, facility usage, and patron usage.
• Provides additional assistance with Aquatics educational programs such as Swim Lessons and Certification Courses when needed.
• Serves as essential personnel and provides assistance in the event of an emergency on campus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in Recreation, Sports Administration, Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Education or closely related discipline.
• Two years program planning, staff supervision, and/or scheduling experience.
• Experience and proficiency with recreation management software, such as Innosoft Fusion, CSI, similar.
• Florida Boating Safety Education or ability to obtain within six months of employment.
• Current Certified Pool Operator/Aquatics Facility Operator certification or ability to receive within six months of employment.