Aquatics Programs Lead & Safety Coordinator

University of California-Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley seeks an Aquatics Coordinator to manage swim instruction and facility operations at the Spieker Aquatic Complex and campus pools. You will supervise swim instructors, oversee scheduling, training, and safety programs, and collaborate with campus partners to deliver quality recreation experiences.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate multiple programs, certifications, and safety procedures while maintaining a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related area.
• Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid certifications required.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating programming.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of swim instructor staff (30-40 employees) and leads; hiring, training, and evaluations.
• Plans, organizes and implements instructional swim programs for youth and adults.
• Manage scheduling, payroll processing, and backup coverage for aquatics staff.
• Support risk, safety training, and CPR/First Aid/aed certifications.
• Design and update program policies and procedures to reduce risk.
• Assist with marketing and promoting aquatics and coordinate with Communications team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

University of California, Berkeley seeks an Aquatics Coordinator to manage swim instruction and facility operations at the Spieker Aquatic Complex and campus pools. You will supervise swim instructors, oversee scheduling, training, and safety programs, and collaborate with campus partners to deliver quality recreation experiences.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate multiple programs, certifications, and safety procedures while maintaining a