Aquatics Coordinator

Benefits of Working at UNCW:
Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy, and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.

Recruitment Range: $43,000 - $48,200
Vacancy Number: E1375
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Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus
Home Department: Campus Recreation - 40120
Division: Student Affairs - 40000 Division

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:
The Department of Campus Recreation organizes and administers a variety of structured and self-directed recreational services that enhance the overall wellness of the university community. Our primary goal is to provide quality recreational experiences directed toward positive change in the physical, cognitive and social domains of the university community thus enhancing the overall educational experience. This goal is accomplished by offering a wide variety of recreational activities, conducting educational workshops and providing professional training. The Department of Campus Recreation provides a multi-faceted program, which includes: Group Exercise/Fitness Programs, Competitive Sports (Intramural Sports and Sport Clubs) Seahawk Adventure Programs, Aquatics, and Special Events. Campus Recreation at UNCW takes a 'something for everyone' approach to programming.

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University Information:
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of 'Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity' institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:
The Coordinator reports to the Assistant Director of Facility Operations and Student Development. The Aquatics Coordinator is responsible for the supervision and training of aquatic student team members, facility scheduling, open recreation swim, managing the daily operations, preventative maintenance and risk management procedures pertaining to both the indoor and outdoor pools. This position leads and facilitates instructional programs that include learn-to-swim, and health and safety courses.

The duties include:

• Assisting the Director of Campus Recreation in the operation and administration of a multi-faceted recreation program including the overall planning, organization, and assessment of Aquatic's goals and objectives.
• Coordinating the delivery of Fitness, Intramural Sports, Sport Club, and Outdoor Adventure programming that occurs in the Aquatics Facility.
• Serving as the direct supervisor to a team of about 30 students, for hiring, training, and evaluating with a student-first approach.
• Conducting comprehensive regular in-service training program for Aquatics staff, including ongoing feedback pertaining to skill development and performance appraisals.
• Developing and coordinating maintenance schedules, pump room records, and safety records to ensure the proper operation and maintenance of aquatic facilities, meeting or exceeding State Health Regulations, National Standards, or accepted practices. Leading maintenance and guard staff, and performing general regular and annual maintenance, repair, and cleaning of all systems, equipment, and peripherals required to contain, circulate, filter, heat, and sanitize pool water.
• Assisting in administrative tasks, including policy and procedure development, budget preparation (tracking and reconciling on monthly and annual basis, and projections), risk management, listserv management, and monthly and regular participation data collection.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions
• One year of aquatics experience (have a current or previous lifeguard certification)
• Experience supervising staff (student, part-time, full-time)

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Master's Degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Exercise Science/Physiology or related field
• Graduate Assistant experience in collegiate recreation programming
• 2 years of direct experience with:
  • Student personnel supervision at the collegiate recreation level
  • Implementation and management of aquatics programs
  • Understanding of State Health Regulations and/or National Standards of aquatic facilities operations
  
  
  

Required Certifications or Licensures:

• American Red Cross Instructor training for First Aid, CPR/AED, Bloodborne Pathogen
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
• Certified Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
• Certified Lifeguard Instructor (LGI)
• Water Safety Instructor Trainer (WSIT)
• Lifeguard Instructor Trainer (LGIT)

All can be obtained after hire.


FTE: 1.0 (40 hours per week)
Months Per Year: 12 Months
Work Days:
Work Hours:
Type of Position: Permanent
Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited:
Position Number: 8086
Job Posting Date: 04/25/2025
Posting Close Date: 5/23/2025
Number of Openings:

Special Notes to Applicants:
PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the Work History' section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

Eligibility for Employment:
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

To apply, visit https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/36057

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.







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