"Program Manager, Aquatics"

Position Information

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

Salary Range: Up to $55,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 3/31/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume is required
• Cover Letter is required
• Name and contact information for three (3) professional references.

Job Details

Job Summary

The Program Manager for Aquatics provides leadership and direct management of Campus Recreation's aquatics program, with a strong focus on the development, engagement, and supervision of student staff. This position is responsible for all aspects of the aquatics program, including the operation of the outdoor aquatic facility, planning and implementation of aquatic programming, and oversight of student lifeguards and instructional staff.

Core Responsibilities

1. Ensures the highest possible level of customer service in order to provide exceptional experiences for students, faculty, staff, guests and university partners.
2. Develops, promotes, implements, and evaluates a comprehensive aquatics program, including daily operations, events, and informal recreation opportunities.
3. Oversees the safe and effective operation of the aquatics center, including water chemistry, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting mechanical issues.
4. Creates and manages detailed cleaning and maintenance schedules for the pool and related facilities on a daily, quarterly, and annual basis.
5. Recruits, trains, schedules, mentors, and evaluates student staff and complete payroll functions.
6. Collaborates with the Assistant Director of Facility Operations and Special Events to coordinate and schedule facility spaces for internal and external programs, groups, and events.
7. Manages an annual budget, ensuring alignment with financial goals and applying best practices in resource stewardship.
8. Serves as the department lead for American Red Cross safety classes, including scheduling, program development, and oversight of course offerings.
9. Markets facilities, programs and services.
10. Assists with departmental and divisional student-centered initiatives by supporting student staff and participant development efforts that align with goals for student engagement and growth.
11. Provides regular semester and annual updates on key performance indicators such as participation rates, assessment data, financial performance, and program highlights.
12. Develops and maintains aquatics program procedures, training materials, and operations manuals for review and approval.
13. Participates in departmental committees and strategic initiatives.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• One (1) year of related work experience.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification
• American Red Cross CPR, AED and First Aid Instructor Certification
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Pool Operator
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (able to obtain within 6 months).
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Trainer (able to obtain within 6 months).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Customer Service Excellence
• Aquatics Program Development and Operations Oversight
• Pool Water Quality and Facility Maintenance
• Oversight Student Staff Supervision, Training, and Development
• Risk Management and Safety Oversight
• Financial Stewardship
• Equipment and Resource Management
• Assessment and Reporting

Working Conditions

• Office environment. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions, or other business-related events. Workdays, areas, and work hours may vary depending on the department's needs. Regularly be responsible for being outside in the pool area and pump room.

Physical Demands

• Active work; approximately 50% of the time is spent in physically active duties, including in-water instruction for swim lessons and lifeguarding classes. Requires the ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force regularly.

This position will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.