This position is responsible for providing leadership, oversight, direction, and supervision of the Aquatic Center and associated programs. This position will work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders, including university units, student organizations, and external groups in the delivery and support of aquatic events and programs.

• Recruit, hire, train, develop, and supervise 20 - 30 student staff including graduate assistant(s), lifeguards, and team leaders
• Serve on University and departmental work teams and committees, and assist with department and/or facility special events
• Manage operations for indoor pools, outdoor pools, hot tubs and sauna including manage physical/mechanical systems associated with the aquatic center including the pump room and maintenance service contracts
• Establish the vision, identity, and values for CRI's Aquatics Center and develop strategies that drive growth, continuous improvement, safety, quality of programs, participant satisfaction, and improving administrative processes to increase efficiencies and achieve goals
• Provide leadership of program development including strategic planning, marketing, budgeting, execution, and assessment of programs and student learning outcomes
• Purchase and maintain aquatic equipment, chemicals, and supplies inventory
• Foster community and campus partnerships in support of the Aquatics Program
• Serve on departmental Risk Management Team
• Assure appropriate risk management standards are in place for all aquatic programs and services to meet or exceed industry standards
• Monitor industry trends to make appropriate modifications to current programs, equipment, risk management policies, and operational procedures

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in recreation, management, or related field
• Aquatic certification from a nationally accredited body

Required Experience

• Three (3) or more years of related work experience

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• Current Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding, Water Safety Instructor, or Lifeguarding Instructor certification
• Current American Red Cross Instructor Trainer (IT) for Water Safety, Lifeguarding or First Aid and CPR/AED certification

Preferred Experience

• Three (3) to five (5) years experience in collegiate recreation setting
• Experience producing large aquatic special events
• Experience instructing swim lessons
• Experience managing aquatics facilities including a pump room
• Supervisory experience

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated competency of active involvement working on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
• Membership and active participant in NIRSA

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by e-mail at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu. 

For technical support, please call the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu.

• Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.
• Successful completion of background investigation and legal authorization to work in the US prior to employment
• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation
• Maintain valid driver's license

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Georgia Southern University provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicant for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the America with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lb. with or without accommodation
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends
• Must be able to drive a University vehicle

Standard and Education

Believing that diversity, equity, and inclusion contribute to excellence in the workplace and to the quality of the University’s academic environment, Georgia Southern University is committed to recruiting and retaining diverse faculty and staff to support, promote, and serve a diverse student body and promote Inclusive Excellence. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, whose work furthers the institution's Inclusive Excellence goals, and who bring to campus varied life experiences, perspectives and backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.