Facilities & Aquatics Operations Specialist

Texas Southern University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Southern University in Houston, TX seeks an Operations & Facility Services Coordinator to support the daily operations of the Campus Recreation & Wellness department. You will coordinate facility operations, services, aquatics operations, and staff supervision to maintain safe, clean, and welcoming facilities.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree or higher, at least four years of related experience, and relevant certifications (CPO/AFO, CPR/AED, WSI, LGI).

Qualifications

• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Planning and coordinating multiple projects.
• Customer service excellence.
• Supervising and developing student employees.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work both independently and with teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the daily operation of Campus Recreation facilities to ensure a safe, clean, functional environment.
• Assist with facility inspections, preventive maintenance, work order coordination, and equipment management.
• Support facility safety initiatives, emergency preparedness, and risk management.
• Supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate part-time and student employees assigned to facility operations and services.
• Coordinate logistics for departmental programs, events, rentals, and special projects.
• Collaborate with campus partners to support efficient facility operations and service delivery.

Skills

Problem-solving

Planning & coordination

Customer service

Supervising student staff

Communication (verbal/written)

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Banner/PeopleSoft familiarity

Job description

Texas Southern University in Houston, TX seeks an Operations & Facility Services Coordinator to support the daily operations of the Campus Recreation & Wellness department. You will coordinate facility operations, services, aquatics operations, and staff supervision to maintain safe, clean, and welcoming facilities.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree or higher, at least four years of related experience, and relevant certifications (CPO/AFO, CPR/AED, WSI, LGI).