Director of Aquatics

Trinity University; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity University seeks a Facilities supervisor to oversee Hixon Natatorium and the outdoor pool, ensuring safe operations and superior guest service.

You will manage lifeguard staff, schedule shifts, coordinate aquatic events, and administer the annual budget, while upholding NCAA rules and university policies.

Responsibilities include training, safety compliance, and collaboration with campus departments for events and emergencies.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university.
• Preferred: Master’s degree or equivalent from four-year college or university.
• Experience in pool management and lifeguard supervision.
• Experience working with pool mechanical, filtration, and chemical control systems.
• Experience with collegiate athletic or recreation departments.
• Management experience in aquatics, recreation, athletics, or related fields.
• Knowledge of Hy-Tek Meet Manager and Colorado Timing Systems products.

Responsibilities

• Directs the daily operation of two aquatics facilities: Hixon Natatorium and outdoor pool.
• Supervises and participates in daily pool maintenance for both pools.
• Delivers customer service to address patron concerns with aquatics facilities and events.
• Hires, trains, schedules, and evaluates student staff lifeguards.
• Teaches Aquatic/CPR/AED/First Aid classes for lifeguards and staff.
• Coordinates event management for intercollegiate swim/dive meets (<5 meets a year).
• Prepares and administers annual aquatics budget and purchases supplies.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Hy-Tek Meet Manager

Colorado Timing Systems

Job description

Job Family Group: Staff Department/Office: Facilities and Event Management Time Type: Full time Compensation: $44,364.92-$55,456.14 Please note, starting salaries are based on factors including internal equity, relevant experience, and education. Exemption Status: Exempt

Job Description: Responsible for operating, staffing, maintaining, and oversight for Hixon Natatorium and the outdoor pool.

JOB DUTIES

• Directs the daily operation of two aquatics facilities: Hixon Natatorium and outdoor pool.
• Supervises and participates in daily pool maintenance for both pools.
• Delivers timely and effective customer service to address patron concerns and complaints with aquatics facilities, including locker rooms, and/or events.
• Hires, trains, schedules, and evaluates student staff lifeguards.
• Teaches Aquatic/CPR/AED/First Aid classes for lifeguard staff; PE/Rec Sports/Athletics student staff, and athletic department staff including coaches.
• Coordinates event management for intercollegiate swim/dive meets (<5 meets a year).
• Performs as substitute lifeguard when necessary for P.E. classes, intercollegiate athletics practices, general recreation open swim, and other aquatic special events.
• Annually reviews and revises the lifeguard and aquatics operations manuals.
• Prepares and administers annual aquatics budget for aquatics supplies/expenses, including pool chemicals and lifeguard wages.
• Purchases aquatics supplies from local, regional, and national vendors as necessary.
• Prepares invoices for lifeguard expenses for off campus user groups as necessary.
• Directs, coordinates, and evaluates employees.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with all policies and applicable laws.
• Interviews, hires and trains employees; plans, assigns, and directs work; creates work schedules and conducts performance appraisals, counsels, and disciplines employees; addresses complaints and resolves problems.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Abides by NCAA Division III rules and regulations.
• Cooperates and collaborates with other employees in the spirit of teamwork and collegiality and interacts with confidence, patience and integrity to provide professional leadership during emergencies.
• Complies with all Trinity University policies and guidelines.
• Performs other duties as required.

EDUCATION

• Required: Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university.
• Preferred: Master's degree or equivalent from four-year college or university.

EXPERIENCE

• Required: 6 months to 12 months. Background in pool management and lifeguard supervision. Experience working with pool mechanical, filtration, and chemical control systems. Experience working for a collegiate, municipal athletic or recreation department. Experience managing various aquatic events and technical knowledge of both Hy-Tek Meet Manager and Colorado Timing Systems products. Management experience working in aquatics, recreation, athletics, physical education or related fields.
• Preferred: 1 year to 3 years.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of swim, dive, and other aquatic events.
• Ability to multi-task while possessing a professional demeanor and attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Quality customer service skills.
• Ability to operate computers and software.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Required: American Red Cross (or equivalent), Lifeguarding, first aid, and CPR/AED certification. CPR for Professional Rescuers. American Red Cross (or equivalent), Lifeguard Instructor certification, must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
• Preferred: American Red Cross Instructor Training certification in CPR/AED/FA. Certified Pool Operator (CPO) from the National Spa and Pool Foundation. Certified Pool Operator (CPO).

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• All jobs require a current Criminal Background Check (CBC).
• Comply with and implement all local, state, national, and university safety regulations.

Trinity University aims to attract an efficient, dedicated staff whose talents will continue to grow the University as an exceptional place to study and work.

Trinity University will post non-exempt staff positions for at least 5 business days and exempt staff positions for at least 10 business days. Faculty positions will remain open until filled. Postings may be extended if a sufficient number of qualified applications has not been received. Trinity University reserves the right to close a posting if a suitable applicant pool has been received and to withdraw or close postings at any time during the posting period.

Trinity University is an equal opportunity employer and as such provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement of all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any status protected by Federal, State, or Local Laws. Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability and Veteran

Trinity University prohibits harassment and discrimination based on protected status , including sexual harassment and sexual misconduct. Any person may report discrimination, sexual harassment and sexual misconduct online or by contacting Interim Trinity's Title IX Coordinator, Michaela Postell. You may also report in person or by mail addressed to her at One Trinity Place, Northrup Hall 210, San Antonio, TX 78212.