Coordinator II, Aquatics & Adventures

fgcu; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

FGCU is seeking a Coordinator II, Aquatics & Adventures to direct daily operations across facilities, programs, and services within University Recreation & Wellness Aquatics and Adventure. You will coordinate events, manage staff, and oversee safety, water quality, and equipment across multiple venues, including pools, waterfront, and adventure trips.

The role emphasizes data-driven improvements, policy development, and collaboration with professional staff to support campus recreation.

Qualifications

• Six years of related full-time experience or a Bachelor's degree plus two years of related experience.
• Experience in aquatic, waterfront, outdoor recreation, or related programming.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Current ARC Lifeguarding, CPR/AED, First Aid certs or ability to obtain within three months.
• Boating Safety Education or Certification with ability to obtain Florida Boater's Safety Education within three months.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operation of facilities, programs, and services including events, rentals, trips, and activities.
• Schedule facilities, staff, and supervise programs, rentals, meets, and events, including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Oversee aquatic and adventure programs such as swim lessons, certifications, clubs, and watersport activities.
• Inspect facilities/equipment for safety and functionality and manage risk controls.
• Collect data, prepare reports, and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Develop policies, procedures, and training materials for functional areas.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate student staff; delegate tasks and run trainings.
• Monitor budgets, procurements, inventories, and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Lifeguard certification experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Data collection & reporting

Budgeting & procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Direct experience (6 years)

Tools

Innosoft Fusion

CSI

Job description

Job Summary

The Coordinator II, Aquatics & Adventures coordinates the day-to-day operations of assigned facilities, programs, and services within University Recreation & Wellness Aquatics and Adventure. Functional areas may include the Lee County/FGCU Aquatics Center, South Village Pool, Waterfront, aquatic programming, certification programs, RecVentures, equipment rentals, adventure trips, and motorized and non-motorized watersports. This position oversees assigned functional areas, including facility operations, program development and delivery, risk management, equipment management, and student supervision, while collaborating with other professional staff to support overall Aquatics and Adventure operations.

FGCU is building a culture of curiosity, commitment and collaboration. We value employees who successfully work with others and drive positive change through critical thinking and decisive action. If you thrive in an environment of innovation, accountability and mutual respect, you will find a good home here.

Job Description

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Coordinates the daily operation of assigned facilities, programs, and services. Develops, plans, and implements events, programs, clinics, courses, rentals, trips, and activities within assigned functional areas.
• Coordinates facility, program, and staff schedules and provides onsite management for programs, rentals, meets, special events, and other activities, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
• Coordinates assigned aquatic and adventure programs, which may include swim lessons, safety certification courses, swim and dive club activities, competitive meets, equipment rentals, skill clinics, adventure trips, bike programs, and motorized and non-motorized watersports.
• Conducts routine inspections and assists with maintaining the safety, cleanliness, and functionality of assigned facilities and equipment, including pool water quality and mechanical systems, competitive swimming equipment, watercraft, watersport equipment, outdoor rental equipment, bicycles, and risk management equipment.
• Collects and analyzes data to assess facility usage, program participation, student learning, customer experience, and operational effectiveness. Prepares reports and recommendations related to assigned functional areas.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of policies, procedures, operating standards, and training materials within assigned functional areas.
• Responsible for recruiting, hiring, scheduling, supervising, training, and evaluating student employees within assigned functional areas, which may include Lifeguards, Swim Instructors, Certification Instructors, Boat Drivers, Timing System Operators, Waterfront staff, and Program Assistants. Delegates and assigns work and develops in-service and large staff trainings.
• Monitors budgets and expenditures within assigned functional areas. Researches purchasing options, maintains inventories, coordinates equipment repair and replacement, reconciles purchasing-card expenditures, and prepares budget requests.
• Assists with various special event programs for department.
• Assists with the development, implementation, evaluation, and compliance of risk‑management and emergency procedures within assigned functional areas. Provides safety training and ensures established practices are followed.

Other Duties

• Serves on assigned University Recreation & Wellness and University work teams or committees as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications

• This position requires either six years of directly related full‑time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of full‑time experience directly related to the job functions.
• Experience in aquatic, waterfront, outdoor recreation, or related programming.
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR/AED, and First Aid certifications, or the ability to obtain all required certifications within three months of employment.
• Boating Safety Education or Certification with ability to obtain a Florida Boater's Safety Education within three months of employment.
• Valid driver's license.
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited institution in Recreation, Sports Administration, Hospitality Management, Education or closely related discipline.
• Experience scheduling, and supervising the work of student employees.
• Experience and proficiency with recreation management software, such as Innosoft Fusion, CSI, similar.
• Experience and proficiency with trip and adventure planning and execution.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification, or ability to