Assistant Director, Aquatics & Recreation Operations

CENTERS, LLC; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

CENTERS, LLC is seeking an Assistant Director - Aquatics, Safety & Recreation Operations to oversee aquatic programs, safety initiatives, and facilities on site at Johns Hopkins University Homewood Campus. You will lead swim lessons, certifications, lifeguard operations, and emergency preparedness while ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for students and staff.

The role requires strong leadership, program development, and collaboration with campus partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 6+ years of work experience required; Master’s preferred.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification or willingness to obtain.
• Current American Red Cross CPR/AED/FA Instructor certification or willingness to obtain.
• Current CPO/AFO certification or willingness to obtain.
• Current LGI & WSI certifications or willingness to obtain.
• Experience in collegiate or community recreation environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aquatic programs including swim lessons, certifications, and events to drive participation and revenue.
• Coordinate safety certification programs (Lifeguarding, CPR/AED, First Aid, WSI) and training initiatives.
• Administer safety and risk management programs, including emergency action planning and staff readiness training.
• Maintain certification records and ensure compliance with licenses, policies, and risk standards.
• Assist with pool operations, water quality monitoring, maintenance coordination, and vendor partnerships.
• Support daily recreation facility operations, including inspections, scheduling, and policy enforcement.
• Evaluate program effectiveness using participation tracking, feedback, and data-driven decisions.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and monitoring operating budgets and revenue streams.
• Prepare monthly/semester/annual reports for Johns Hopkins University and CENTERS leadership.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, training materials, and operating standards.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Emergency response

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 6+ years experience

Master’s preferred

Tools

Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

CPR/AED/FA Instructor

CPO/AFO

LGI & WSI certifications

Job description

CENTERS, LLC is seeking an Assistant Director - Aquatics, Safety & Recreation Operations to oversee aquatic programs, safety initiatives, and facilities on site at Johns Hopkins University Homewood Campus. You will lead swim lessons, certifications, lifeguard operations, and emergency preparedness while ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for students and staff.

The role requires strong leadership, program development, and collaboration with campus partners.