2 Coordinator Positions (Facilities and Operations, Aquatics)

Penn State Campus Recreation; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Campus Recreation is seeking two dynamic coordinators to oversee facilities and aquatics operations. Successful candidates will manage daily activities, supervise staff, ensure compliance with safety protocols, and enhance programming to provide recreational excellence on campus.

Benefits

Tuition assistance for continuing education

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous vacation and sick time

Qualifications

• Experience in managing recreation programs or facilities.
• Demonstrated ability to train and supervise staff.
• Knowledge of risk management protocols.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and management of the Intramural Building.
• Lead aquatics programming across multiple facilities.
• Hire, train, and supervise student employees.

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

Training

Event management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation Management or related field

Job description

Priority application deadline: 6/29/2025

Penn State Campus Recreation is looking for experienced and dynamic individuals to join our team. The department is committed to, and accountable for, advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive.

Campus Recreation is a department within the Division of Student Affairs that provides recreation and wellness programs to the campus community through the operation and administration of the following: IM Building, McCoy Natatorium, Stone Valley Outdoor Recreation Area, Tennis Center, White Building, Hepper Fitness Center, Outdoor Adventures, Aquatics, Athletic Training, Club Sports, Fitness and Wellness programs, and Intramural Sports. Campus Recreation is comprised of 48 full-time staff and more than 700 student staff members.

Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including tuition assistance for continuing education, medical, dental, vision and retirement plans, in addition to generous vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays. Please visit https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/benefits for more detailed information.

Coordinator for Facilities & Operations – Intramural Building

Under the supervision and direction of the Associate Director of Campus Recreation for Facilities & Operations, the Coordinator for Facilities & Operations will serve on a team responsible for the daily operation and management of the Intramural Building.

Specific position responsibilities include:

• Oversee the daily operations of the Intramural Building.
• Hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate student employees; including supervisors and attendants.
• Ensure the proper compliance with risk management processes and protocols for facility operations. Maintain all risk management records according to department and University policy.
• Manage payroll for facility operations student staff.
• Assist with event set-up and management as needed for various facility reservations (including registered student organizations, club sports, and intercollegiate athletics).
• Provide occasional support for other facilities, projects, and events in Campus Recreation.

Candidates can view the full position description and apply through https://hr.psu.edu/careers and search for Campus Recreation or the internal job number (REQ_0000068386).

Coordinator of Aquatics

Under the supervision and direction of the Assistant Director for Aquatics, the Coordinator for Aquatics will serve on a team responsible for the 12-month operation, programming, and management of McCoy Natatorium indoor and outdoor pools, and Mary White Building pool.

Specific position responsibilities include:

• Leading the development, management, and 12-month oversight of a comprehensive aquatics program across multiple facilities.
• Oversee the proper execution of programmatic plans in accordance with Campus Recreation mission, vision, and values.
• Hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate student employees, including Lifeguards, Head Lifeguards, Safety Instructors, and Senior Student Manager.
• Develop and implement leadership training materials, providing mentorship and long-term growth plans for student supervisors.
• Serve as primary contact for daily facility operations, addressing emergent risk, operational challenges, and service recovery with autonomy.
• Ensure the proper compliance with risk management processes and protocols for Aquatics Facilities. Maintain all risk management records according to department and University policy.
• Administer and oversee payroll operations for 80+ student employees including Lifeguards, Head Lifeguards, and Safety Instructors student staff.
• Review, update, and track all Aquatics records and documents from audits, inspections, work orders, staff certifications, team accountability documentation, etc.
• Train, guide, and provide leadership opportunities to Head Lifeguards and Safety Instructors on all contents of the Aquatics Manual, policies, procedures, etc.
• Coordinate internal and external reservations, including lifeguarding and instructor certification classes.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and adjust based on user feedback, trends, and institutional goals.
• Serve in a leadership capacity during emergency response and in the Aquatics Leadership rotation for meets, matches, and special events.
• Ensure all programming is conducted in accordance with the University, department, NIRSA, and aquatic-specific association risk management standards.

Candidates can view the full position description and apply through https://hr.psu.edu/careers and search for Campus Recreation or the internal job number (REQ_0000068396).