Aquatics & Safety Coordinator — Lead Safe Pool Programs

California State University, Fullerton; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

California State University, Fullerton seeks an Aquatics and Safety Coordinator to lead the Student Recreation Center pool operations and programming. You will supervise ~18–20 student lifeguards, leads and instructors, and oversee Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid training for ASI employees.

You’ll develop programs, manage budgets, ensure safety standards, and drive participation at Titan Recreation while collaborating with ASI colleagues on events and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in kinesiology, recreation or related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 1 year of related experience in aquatics or student programs.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, manage and evaluate aquatics programs.
• Experience supervising operations and staff in a recreational setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of the Student Recreation Center pool and aquatics program.
• Develop, implement and assess aquatics programs, Learn-to-Swim offerings and events.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, supervise and evaluate 18–20 student staff.
• Build and lead in-service training for lifeguards and aquatics staff.
• Oversee Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid training for ASI employees.
• Lead safety training and preparedness initiatives across Titan Recreation.
• Conduct emergency drills and ensure staff readiness.
• Maintain aquatics safety standards, records, policies and procedures.
• Develop and manage aquatics and Red Cross budgets.
• Identify opportunities to grow participation and program revenue.
• Use data to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Partner with Titan Recreation and ASI on programs and events.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Team supervision

Budget management

Communication

Program development

Education

Bachelor's degree in kinesiology, recreation or related field

At least 1 year of related experience

Tools

Budgeting and scheduling tools

Job description

California State University, Fullerton seeks an Aquatics and Safety Coordinator to lead the Student Recreation Center pool operations and programming. You will supervise ~18–20 student lifeguards, leads and instructors, and oversee Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid training for ASI employees.

You’ll develop programs, manage budgets, ensure safety standards, and drive participation at Titan Recreation while collaborating with ASI colleagues on events and initiatives.