VCU Recreation and Well-Being is seeking enthusiastic candidates to join our collaborative, equity-focused team as we seek to create an environment where "Every Body Can." for the position of Graduate Administrator for Aquatics. This position is a full-time role (for up to 3 years), with excellent benefits that covers the cost of tuition for upwards of 6 credit hours/semester. 

VCU Recreation & Well-Being (RecWell) provides a broad range of programs and services that support student well-being, including the areas of open recreation, aquatics, fitness and wellness, health promotion, structured sports, and outdoor adventure.  Our mission is to advance student success by empowering the VCU community to prioritize well-being, connect with others, and learn through play. 

Virginia Commonwealth University is an urban public research university located in Richmond, VA.  VCU strives to foster a climate of mutual respect and trust where individuals of differing cultural backgrounds, identities, abilities and life experiences are embraced, engaged and empowered to drive excellence and achieve success.  Every member of the university community has a stake in and responsibility for VCU's continual achievement of inclusive excellence.  Every member of the university community should know VCU is a place where they can come and achieve their goals, and that VCU is invested in their success, health and well-being. 

Positions are posted on Bluefish, however, applications must be received through VCU’s job site.

Ideal start date is August 10, 2022. 

Contact Mathew Scott (scottm14@vcu.edu), Aquatics & Safety Coordinator, with any questions.

Minimum Hiring Qualifications: 

*Bachelor's degree; prefer degree in recreation, physical education or related field.

*Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.

*Current Water Safety Instructor or ability to obtain. (Highly Preferred)

*Current Lifeguard Instructor Certification or ability to obtain.

*Position involves working regular evenings and weekends and serves on the rotating on-call schedule for nights and weekends.