Strategic Lead - Aquatics & Adventure Programs

Florida Gulf Coast University; North Lake Village (FL); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Florida Gulf Coast University seeks an Assistant Director, Aquatics & Adventure to provide strategic and operational direction for the Lee County/FGCU Aquatics Center, South Village pool, Waterfront area, and all aquatics, safety and outdoor adventure programs. The role supervises full-time and part-time OPS staff and drives program excellence.

The position emphasizes risk management, data-driven evaluation, and collaboration with university recreation, facilities, and external partners to

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation Management, Sports Administration, or closely related field and 4 years of related experience.
• Eight years of directly related full-time experience as an alternative.
• Current lifeguard, Water Safety Instructor, CPR/AED, and First Aid certifications or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Current CPO or AFO certification or obtain within one year.

Responsabilidades

• Oversees day-to-day operations of Aquatics, RecVentures, and Waterfront facilities.
• Manages recruitment, hiring, and training of staff.
• Develops and manages operating budgets and program goals.
• Implements risk management and safety plans for programs.
• Collaborates across University Recreation and Wellness and other teams to meet objectives.
• Stays current on trends in aquatics and outdoor adventure programming.

Conocimientos

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Budget management

Risk management

Communication (written)

Organizational skills

Initiative

Policy development

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Recreation Management or Sports Administration

Master's degree (preferred) in Recreation Management or related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Florida Gulf Coast University seeks an Assistant Director, Aquatics & Adventure to provide strategic and operational direction for the Lee County/FGCU Aquatics Center, South Village pool, Waterfront area, and all aquatics, safety and outdoor adventure programs. The role supervises full-time and part-time OPS staff and drives program excellence.

The position emphasizes risk management, data-driven evaluation, and collaboration with university recreation, facilities, and external partners to