Aquatics & Programs Coordinator

NKU Beta Gamma Sigma; Highland Heights (KY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

NKU Beta Gamma Sigma is seeking an Aquatics & Programs Coordinator to oversee aquatic facility operations at the Highland Heights campus. The role includes lifeguard supervision, programming support, and maintaining a safe, clean environment for students and community users.

Responsibilities include staffing lifeguards, coordinating swim lessons and Red Cross courses, overseeing scheduling, and managing small budgets and inventory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Sports Management, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in aquatics or recreational facilities.
• At least 1 year of experience supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day aquatic facility operations, including opening/closing procedures and safety oversight.
• Ensure pool and deck areas are clean, safe, and meet health standards.
• Report maintenance concerns and track basic work orders.
• Assist with facility scheduling and activity set-up for classes, rentals, and events.
• Monitor participation and usage as requested.
• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise lifeguards and student staff.
• Maintain staff certifications and assist with in-service trainings.
• Provide on-deck supervision to ensure safety and customer service standards.
• Coordinate group and private swim lessons.
• Support delivery of American Red Cross certification courses (Lifeguard, CPR/AED, First Aid).
• Assist with scheduling and staffing of instructional programs.
• Assist with aquatic rentals and special events, including on-site support as needed.
• Provide a high level of customer service to students, staff, and community users.
• Assist with payroll review and basic budget tracking.
• Support purchasing and equipment inventory for aquatics.
• Maintain program and certification records.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Staff supervision

Organization

Safety knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Sports Management, or related field

Job description

Position Title:

Aquatics & Programs Coordinator

Position Type:

Regular

About the Role:

The Aquatics Coordinator supports the daily operations of the Campus Recreation aquatic facility, including lifeguard supervision, basic programming, and facility safety. This position works closely with professional staff to ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for campus and community users. The role is primarily operational with supervisory responsibility for student employees.

Aquatics Operations

• Support day-to-day aquatic facility operations, including opening/closing procedures and safety oversight

• Ensure pool and deck areas are clean, safe, and meet health standards

• Report maintenance concerns and track basic work orders

• Assist with facility scheduling and activity set-up for classes, rentals, and events

• Monitor participation and usage as requested

Staff Supervision

• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise lifeguards and student staff

• Maintain staff certifications and assist with in-service trainings

• Provide on-deck supervision to ensure safety and customer service standards

Programming Support

• Coordinate group and private swim lessons

• Support delivery of American Red Cross certification courses (Lifeguard, CPR/AED, First Aid)

• Assist with scheduling and staffing of instructional programs

Customer Service & Facility Use

• Assist with aquatic rentals and special events, including on-site support as needed

• Provide a high level of customer service to students, staff, and community users

Administrative Support

• Assist with payroll review and basic budget tracking

• Support purchasing and equipment inventory for aquatics

• Maintain program and certification records

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Sports Management, or related field

• Minimum 2 years of experience in aquatics or recreational facilities

• At least 1 year of experience supervising staff

• Current (or ability to obtain within 6 months):

Preferred

• Water Safety Instructor Trainer (WSIT)

• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO)

• Experience with swim lessons, lifeguard training, or swim/dive meets

Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication and customer service skills

• Ability to supervise, train, and support student staff

• Organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Sound judgment and conflict resolution skills

• Knowledge of aquatics safety standards and best practices

• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork, integrity, and student development

Posted Salary:

Minimum $37,128

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Evening and weekend hours required
• Active, hands-on role in an aquatic environment