Florida Gulf Coast University is looking for motivated and authentic individuals to join our collaborative team.  We seek reliable and effective communicators, who are also fun and creative individuals.  This position will join a team of 17 full-time professional staff, 2 graduate assistants, and over 200 students who value a culture of integrity, quality, growth, community, and play.  

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Aquatics, the Aquatics Coordinator coordinates the day-to-day operations of the Lee County/FGCU Aquatics Center, Sovi Pool, and the Waterfront. This position coordinates facility management, program development, personnel management and assists with membership and guest services programs. 

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Coordinates the daily operations of campus recreation aquatic facilities, including the Lee County/FGCU Aquatics Center, Sovi Pool, and the Waterfront. Develops the facility and pool maintenance schedule.
• 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 and facility safety, cleanliness and presentation.  Assists with routine facility inspections and audits.
• Supervises a team of Lifeguards, Boat Drivers, Timing System Operators and Program Assistants.  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.

• Serves on assigned Campus Recreation and University work teams or committees as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

For full consideration, apply by July 24, 2022.  All applicants MUST apply HERE.

About FGCU and the area:

Florida Gulf Coast University is situated in beautiful Southwest Florida, offering an exceptions environment for learning.  Spanning 800 acres, our campus and region serve as a living laboratory from which life-improving discoveries emanate.  Our 15,000 undergraduate and graduate students  are just as committed to hitting the books as hitting the campus lakeshore beach. In just 25 years, FGCU has made an indelible impact on Southwest Florida. We are a catalyst for the area’s economy and a cultural hub for the community.  And our sports teams energize the entire region. Inspiring those who inspire others — that’s The FGCU Effect. 

Sunshine State residents and visitors alike love Fort Myers for its historic, friendly, diverse communities.  Located in Lee County with an estimated population of 87,000 people, this city offers a quality of life as well as beautiful white sandy beaches, scenic waterways, public and private golf courses, delicious cuisine, and year-around warm weather.  

FGCU is committed to establishing and maintaining an inclusive working and learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of the campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview.

At FGCU, we collectively stand against any individual or group that practices any form of racism, discrimination, intolerance, hate expressions, or disrespect. We are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, religious beliefs, abilities, ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, family statuses, and military backgrounds. FGCU strives to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our University stronger. The University community recognizes the importance of a diverse and inclusive institution and holds these ideals as paramount for the current and future success of the institution.

We seek colleagues who promote and embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position as we believe that our University will grow and move forward through a commitment of equality for all.

Contact Emma Reeners (ereeners@fgcu.edu), Assistant Director of Aquatics, with any questions.

Required Qualifications:

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