New

Coordinator of Aquatics

University of North Carolina Charlotte

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

Jan 14, 2026

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Temporary Comments

* Temporary staff employees are ineligible to receive benefits (leave, health coverage, State service credit, etc.). They are, however, covered by Worker's Compensation provisions.

However, any non-permanent employee hired to work 30 or more hours per week for three months or more (cumulative of all positions, and not designated as variable hour worker), must be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan, within 30 days of their eligibility. Any non-permanent employee hired to work less than 30 hours per week (cumulative of all positions or designated as variable hour worker - i.e. student workers) are measured during designated measurement periods. If they average 30 or more hours per week over a designated measurement period, they will be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan and will be notified of instructions.

*Special Notes Regarding Eligibility for the High Deductible Health Plan

Temporary hourly workers (eligibility based on FTE, duration of more than 30 days) FTE .75+ (cumulative of all jobs) or measured full-time, offered the high deductible health insurance
Temporary salaried workers (regardless of the FTE, duration of more than 30 days) Reported as full-time & offered the high deductible health insurance

https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefit-plans/health-insurance

Position Information

General Information

Position Number	STMP15
Working Title	Coordinator of Aquatics
Division	Student Affairs
Department	Health & Well Being (Adm)
Work Unit	University Recreation
Work Location	University Recreation Center
Vacancy Open To	All Candidates
Position Designation	Non-Student Temporary
Employment Type	Temporary - Full-time
Hours per week	40
Work Schedule	Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional nights and weekends as necessary
Pay Rate	$23.18
Minimum Experience/Education	Bachelor's degree in recreation, sport management, kinesiology, or a related field Experience managing a pool
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:	Master's degree in higher education, recreation, sport management, kinesiology, or a related field 1-3 years of experience working in collegiate recreation and/or aquatics Strong communication and organizational skills Knowledge of aquatics, pool maintenance, safety standards, and risk management
Duties and Responsibilities	Facility Management (40%) Facilitate daily operations of all aquatic facilities, including the University Recreation Center indoor and outdoor pools and the Roy Fielding Aquatic Center in Belk Gym Serve as the primary pool operator, including maintaining the permits for all three pools Ensure all facilities operate within required risk management procedures and oversee the implementation of standardized safety practices Collaborate with the Outreach & Engagement team to develop and execute strategic marketing initiatives, ensuring increased visibility of UREC facilities Maintain facility operations pages on the UREC website Review daily reports and respond/delegate any necessary action as appropriate Maintain accurate usage data and regularly assess facility operations to ensure effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance with university, state, and national standards and best practices Supervision (40%) Supervise student employees, including Lifeguards, Head Lifeguards, Swim Instructors, and other aquatics staff Facilitate student employee trainings and meetings that ensure job responsibilities are able to be met, as well as the development of leadership and other career readiness skills Department Leadership and Administration (10%) Actively participate as a member of the UREC professional staff team, including professional staff team meetings and assigned department committees Ensure that the UREC mission is achieved and values are upheld Contribute to the development and implementation of department strategic plans and annual goals/priorities Advocate for UREC and foster campus and community partnerships to advance physical activity and holistic wellbeing General Administration (10%) Attend and actively participate in all mandatory Health & Wellbeing Unit, Student Affairs, and UNC Charlotte meetings and trainings Serve on Health & Wellbeing Unit, Student Affairs, and UNC Charlotte committee and working groups as assigned Actively participate in NIRSA and/or other relevant professional associations Other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of Operations
Other Work/Responsibilities	Sensitive Duties Direct responsibility for secure handling of sensitive and/or confidential information. Direct responsibility for the care, safety, and security of vulnerable populations (e.g., non-student minors or animals). Direct access to, or responsibility for, information or areas designated by the University as safety or security sensitive. Direct access to, or responsibility for, cash and cash equivalents, credit card information, University property disbursements or receipts, or extensive authority for committing the financial resources of the University. Master key access to buildings, residence halls, or other secure facilities. Independence and/or Administrative Authority The Coordinator will work independently with oversight and supervision of areas of responsibility with the expectation established and communicated by the Director of the Unit. The Coordinator will meet with the Associate Director on a regular basis. Actions would be expected to be for the betterment of the population served and positively represent the University at all times. Integrity with planning, fiscal management, and other duties are expected at all times. Level of Guidance or Supervision the Position Receives and From What Source(s) The Coordinator reports to the Associate Director of Operations and indirectly to the Director of Recreation. The Associate Director will provide feedback regularly through formal and informal interactions, and the Coordinator is expected to keep the Associate Director informed of all relevant job responsibilities, projects, and issues. List Position's Responsibilities for Hiring, Terminating, Training, etc. of Subordinates The Coordinator is responsible for hiring, terminating, training, disciplining, etc. all direct reports (full-time and part-time) and will provide indirect supervision of all other student staff within the UREC operations team.
Necessary Licenses or Certifications	Necessary Certifications/Licenses American Red Cross CPR, First Aid, and AED certification Lifeguard Instructor Certification Preferred Certifications/Licenses American Red Cross CPR, First Aid, and AED instructor certification Lifeguard Instructor Certification Water Safety Instructor Certification Certified Pool Operator Certification (obtain within first six months of employment)
Proposed Hire Date	02/16/2026
Contact Information
Expected Length of Assignment	12 months
Posting Open Date	01/14/2026
Posting Close Date	01/28/2026
Special Notes to Applicants	Temporary Comments * Temporary staff employees are ineligible to receive benefits (leave, health coverage, State service credit, etc.). They are, however, covered by Worker's Compensation provisions. However, any non-permanent employee hired to work 30 or more hours per week for three months or more (cumulative of all positions, and not designated as variable hour worker), must be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan, within 30 days of their eligibility. Any non-permanent employee hired to work less than 30 hours per week (cumulative of all positions or designated as variable hour worker - i.e. student workers) are measured during designated measurement periods. If they average 30 or more hours per week over a designated measurement period, they will be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan and will be notified of instructions. Special Notes Regarding Eligibility for the High Deductible Health Plan Temporary hourly workers (eligibility based on FTE, duration of more than 30 days) FTE .75+ (cumulative of all jobs) or measured full-time, offered the high deductible health insurance Temporary salaried workers (regardless of the FTE, duration of more than 30 days) Reported as full-time & offered the high deductible health insurance https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefit-plans/health-insurance*

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