Overview of Job Responsibilities: 

The Aquatics Coordinator is responsible for the supervision, planning, and coordination of aquatic programs and activities. This role includes managing staff, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and maintaining the overall quality of the aquatic facility. This role requires comprehensive leadership skills, risk management and facility management, planning and fostering collaborative relationships on campus. This position provides student development that reinforces and enhances classroom and academic learning through applying employee-related skills.

Key Responsibilities: 

Supervision (40%) 

• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate staff including program assistants, aquatics supervisors, and lifeguards. 

• Schedule all aquatics staff for the Kaplan Center Natatorium and Piney Lake. 

• Conduct regular staff meetings and in-service training sessions. 

• Monitor staff performance and provide ongoing feedback and evaluations. 

Administration (30%) 

• Address customer inquiries, concerns, and complaints in a professional manner. 

• Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for all patrons. 

• Instruct American Red Cross Safety Courses for the department and community.  

• Directly supervise student payroll. 

• Prepare reports on program outcomes and facility usage. 

• Assist in budget preparation and monitor expenses. 

Operations (20%) 

• Assist with the daily operations of the Kaplan Center Natatorium and Piney Lake. 

• Promote aquatic programs and services to increase participation and revenue. 

• Manage inventory for departmental needs, including pool chemicals, cleaning 
  supplies, patron equipment, etc. 

• Works with the Assistant Director to coordinate and host special events for the UNCG community and groups external to UNCG. 

Other (10%) 

• Serve on department and division committees.  

• Uphold and execute the department and university mission and values. 

• Continually assess policies and procedures for the natatorium.   

• Other duties as assigned 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree  

• Minimum of one year of demonstrated experience in aquatics facility management and programming  

• Basic Lifeguard Certification from a national accredited aquatics agency 

• Knowledge in planning, organizing, and implementing aquatics programs 

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written 

• Strong commitment to the development of students to provide leadership training, support academic success, and professional development 

• Ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours in addition to regular University hours 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Certified Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment 

• Certified Waterfront Lifeguard or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment 

• Certified Instructor for First Aid, CPR, AED for the Professional Rescuer or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment 

• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment 

• Knowledge of pool mechanical systems, pump rooms, and water chemistry 

Apply here: https://spartantalent.uncg.edu/postings/29887

For position specific questions, please reach out to Eric Becker at etbecker@uncg.edu. 

About UNCG Recreation & Wellness

Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with nearly 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 1,100 faculty and 1,700 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B. Join UNC Greensboro, one of the Top 30 Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs, as recognized by ACPA and Diverse. UNC Greensboro creates remarkable real-world impact, every day. ...With nearly 20,000 students and 3,000 faculty and staff, UNCG is the largest state university in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region, encompassing Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point. We take pride in being a learner-centered public research university and in being a Minority Serving Institution. Under Chancellor Franklin Gilliam, UNCG has doubled Black faculty members, increased Latino faculty by 50%, and increased Asian faculty by 25%. The University of North Carolina Greensboro (UNCG) and the Division of Student Affairs are strongly committed to recruiting and retaining diverse students, staff, and faculty. The University and the division invest in its staff and administrators by supporting their active engagement in professional associations, affinity groups, professional service, and ongoing learning and development. Learn about our commitment to our students and our Culture of Care that permeates everything we do by visiting sa.uncg.edu, and review our open positions at spartantalent.uncg.edu.

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