Assistant Director of Aquatics

Job Details

Job ID: 297269
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Campus Recreations and Intramurals

Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing leadership, oversight, direction, and supervision of the Aquatic Center and associated programs. This position will work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders, including university units, student organizations, and external groups in the delivery and support of aquatic events and programs.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, train, develop, and supervise 20 ' 30 student staff including graduate assistant(s), lifeguards, and team leaders
• Manage operations for indoor pools, outdoor pools, hot tubs and sauna including manage physical/mechanical systems associated with the aquatic center including the pump room and maintenance service contracts
• Establish the vision, identity, and values for CRI's Aquatics Center and develop strategies that drive growth, continuous improvement, safety, quality of programs, participant satisfaction, and improving administrative processes to increase efficiencies and achieve goals
• Provide leadership of program development including strategic planning, marketing, budgeting, execution, and assessment of programs and student learning outcomes
• Purchase and maintain aquatic equipment, chemicals, and supplies inventory
• Foster community and campus partnerships in support of the Aquatics Program
• Serve on departmental Risk Management Team
• Assure appropriate risk management standards are in place for all aquatic programs and services to meet or exceed industry standards
• Monitor industry trends to make appropriate modifications to current programs, equipment, risk management policies, and operational procedures
• Serve on University and departmental work teams and committees, and assist with department and/or facility special events

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in recreation, management, or related field
• Aquatic certification from a nationally accredited body

Required Experience

• Three (3) or more years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Membership and active participant in NIRSA

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• Current Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding, Water Safety Instructor, or Lifeguarding Instructor certification
• Current American Red Cross Instructor Trainer (IT) for Water Safety, Lifeguarding or First Aid and CPR/AED certification

Preferred Experience

• Three (3) to five (5) years experience in collegiate recreation setting
• Experience producing large aquatic special events
• Experience instructing swim lessons
• Experience managing aquatics facilities including a pump room
• Supervisory experience

Proposed Salary

$50,173 - $63,955

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
• Conflict resolution skills

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled

Application review may begin as early as April 20, 2026.