Aquatics Coordinator

Elon Uni Careers; Elon (NC); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Elon University in Elon Main Campus is seeking an Aquatics Coordinator to lead the Slattery Center Pool and Mill Point Neighborhood pool operations, ensuring safe, inclusive experiences for students, staff, and the campus community.

The role involves recruiting and supervising staff, enforcing health and safety standards, and developing engaging aquatic programs. Fall 2026 opening will feature a state-of-the-art facility and a strong focus on holistic well-being.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum two years of experience supervising aquatic facilities or programs.
• Prior experience recruiting, training, and scheduling aquatics staff required.
• Current Lifeguard Training, First Aid, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer required.
• Water Safety Instructor (WSI) and Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) certification preferred or ability to obtain within three months of employment.
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification required prior to commencing employment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Slattery Center Pool, ensuring safe and efficient use of facilities.
• Supervise pool maintenance, safety inspections, and equipment management.
• Maintain accurate inventory of pool supplies, chemicals, and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with university, state, and local safety codes, including ADA, OSHA, and county health regulations.
• Maintain operational documentation in accordance with university and state standards.
• Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate all aquatic staff.
• Develop and implement a diverse range of aquatic programs for the campus and broader community.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Safety and compliance

Emergency judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Certified Pool Operator (CPO)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Job description

Title:Aquatics Coordinator

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week: Monday - Friday, some weekend work

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Student Life

Department:Student Life

Location:Elon Main Campus

Position Summary

The Aquatics Coordinator provides instrumental leadership in supporting a comprehensive, integrated approach to wellness and well‑being through aquatic programs and services. The Aquatics Coordinator oversees the management, safety, programming, and operations of the Slattery Center Aquatics Center and the Mill Point Residential Neighborhood pool, ensuring safe, inclusive, and engaging experiences for the campus community. This position oversees daily aquatics operations, recruits and supervises staff, ensures compliance with health and safety standards, and develops aquatic programs that serve students, faculty, staff, families, and community members. The coordinator maintains a welcoming and inclusive environment aligned with the mission of the Slattery Center and Elon University’s commitment to holistic well‑being.

Opening in Fall 2026, the Slattery Center will support campus well‑being and is a cornerstone project of Elon's Boldly Elon Strategic Plan. The three-story Slattery Center will bring together classrooms and labs, student‑faculty research spaces, wellness and fitness facilities, and campus services to create an integrated hub for learning, engagement, and support. The Slattery Center includes a state‑of‑the‑art aquatics center with a 25‑yard collegiate competition pool, a wet classroom, and team and individual locker rooms. The Mill Point Residential Neighborhood offers Elon University students an independent living experience that blends the comforts of apartment‑style housing with convenient access to campus life. Among the neighborhood community‑building spaces is an outdoor recreational pool, which is maintained by the Aquatics Coordinator and their student staff team.

Within the Division of Student Life, this position reports to the Slattery Center Operations Manager. The Division of Student Life provides premier student‑centered services, programs, and experiences that integrate in‑and out‑of‑class learning, promote holistic student development, and facilitate student engagement in a vibrant, supportive residential community.

Benefits of Working at Elon

As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best‑run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family‑friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.
• Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses
• Tuition remission for approved graduate‑level courses after 12 months of employment.
• Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.
• Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.
• Free use of campus fitness facilities.
• Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.
• Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Elon is proud to have been named to the list of Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs each of the past five years. For additional information about working with the Division of Student Life, visit: https://www.elon.edu/u/administration/student-life/about/work-with-us/

Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum two years of experience supervising aquatic facilities or programs.
• Prior experience recruiting, training, and scheduling aquatics staff required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong leadership, training, and supervisory skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of aquatic safety, pool operations, and lifeguard management.
• Familiarity with OSHA, ADA, and county health regulations.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to remain calm and exercise sound judgment in emergencies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and scheduling software.

Required Other Training, Certifications, or Licensing

• Current Lifeguard Training, First Aid, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer required.
• Water Safety Instructor (WSI) and Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) certification preferred or ability to obtain within three months of employment.
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification required prior to commencing employment.

Job Duties

• Aquatics Operations, Safety, and Compliance
  • Oversee daily operations of the Slattery Center Pool, ensuring safe and efficient use of facilities.
  • Supervise pool maintenance, safety inspections, and equipment management.
  • Maintain accurate inventory of pool supplies, chemicals, and equipment.
  • Ensure compliance with university, state, and local safety codes, including ADA, OSHA, and county health regulations.
  • Maintain operational documentation in accordance with university and state standards.
• Staff Recruitment, Supervision, and Support
  • Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate all aquatic staff.
  • Foster a positive work environment that attracts, retains, and supports quality employees, contractors, and volunteers.
• Programming and Community Engagement
  • Develop and implement a diverse range of aquatic programs for the campus and broader community.
  • Oversee revenue‑generating programs through community partnerships, particularly during periods of low campus utilization.
• University and Student Life Engagement
  • Support university events, including, but not limited to: Convocations, Commencement, Family Weekend, and events related to Admissions and/or New Student Orientation.
  • Serve as a member of a Student Life Care and Response Team, which includes either serving in a rotational on‑call emergency response role or providing initial outreach and follow‑up support for student concerns.
  • Serve on university, divisional, or departmental committees, task forces, and search committees.
  • Other related duties as assigned by the Dean of Student Health and Well‑Being and the Director of HealthEU Initiatives.
• Inclusive Community Building Community is foundational to Elon and a shared responsibility within our residential campus. All who work at Elon should demonstrate an understanding of and engagement with Elon’s foundational commitment to relationships, mentoring and collaboration in a close‑knit residential community. We embrace the shared responsibility to foster inclusive excellence within a strong residential community. Accordingly, employees are expected to join together and build connections in activities that foster an active and engaged campus environment and engage in professional development to support the shared responsibility of enriching diversity, equity, and inclusion through meaningful relationships and mentoring at Elon. Employees are encouraged to, for example, attend or participate in campus activities such as College Coffee, Numen Lumen, campus cultural events, athletic events, continuing education, professional development opportunities and trainings, employee resource groups and other university‑sponsored activities to demonstrate an active commitment to the Elon community.