Assistant Director, Aquatics & Adventure

Description

Required Qualifications:

• This position requires either eight years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Recreation Management, Sports Administration, or closely related field and four years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
• Current American Red Cross or equivalent lifeguard, Water Safety Instructor, CPR/AED, and First Aid certifications or the ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Current Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatics Facility Operator (AFO) certification or obtain within one year of hire.
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• 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 Management, Sports Administration, or closely related field.
• Two years full-time professional experience in higher education campus recreation related to the position.
• Experience scheduling and supervising the work of students, support, and professional employees.
• Experience in swim meet coordination.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proven ability to think strategically and approach challenges with creativity
• Demonstrated track record of reliability, meeting goals, and holding oneself accountable
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively across teams
• Knowledge of campus recreation and fitness programming.
• Knowledge of risk management standards and practices.
• Knowledge of inventory control principles and methods.
• Knowledge of marketing principles including promotion, fundraising, and public relations.
• Knowledge of budget control principles, practices, and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with staff, faculty, students, and the community in a service-oriented environment.
• Ability to work successfully as both a member of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to take initiative to plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in various situations when numerous and competing demands are involved.
• Ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, goals and objectives.
• Ability to effectively manage the work of others by providing information, guidance, and motivation.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

Institutional Values & Behavioral Expectation

In this role, the successful candidate will be expected to:

• Seek out new approaches to improve outcomes; remain open for feedback and new ideas.
• Lead with integrity; consistently produce high-quality work; persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achieve deliverables.
• Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnerships across departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues to achieve common goals.

Pay Grade 16

Review of applicant materials will begin on September 25, 2026.