Wellness Center Attendant and Pool Operator

amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.

About Murray State Benefits:

Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

Equal Opportunity Employer/AA. Murray State University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, disability or political or social viewpoint. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Type of Employment: Regular Full-Time

Work Location: Murray, KY

Employment Term: 12 Months

Position Type: Staff - Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Department: Wellness Ctr

Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Attends and monitors needs of the Swimming Pool, Spa, Vortex an Exercise equipment in the Wellness Center. Assist Director with assessment of general maintenance needs of the facility and facility risk assessment.

• Ensures the swimming pool, spa, vortex are operational and safe.
• Responsible for the ordering of supplies for the swimming pool.
• Ensures building and staff are ready to open the facility daily.
• Monitors and trains lifeguards on chlorine and PH levels for safety.
• Daily inspections of all exercise equipment.
• Assist Director with Facility Risk Assessment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent.

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements:

• Four years related experience including two years of general maintenance and/or swimming pool maintenance.
• Certified Pool Operator Certificate or ability to obtain one within six months of employment.
• Alertness and ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Must be able to deal with employees, students and visitors in a courteous and helpful manner.

Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• One-year supervisory experience preferred.
• Management course preferred.

Posting Date: 09/30/2026

Closing Date: 10/14/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Hourly Rate/Annual Salary: $16.75 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications)

Staff Grade: 105

Work Hours:

• Eight hours per day. Overtime and subject to call-in.
• Shift assignment according to needs of Campus Recreation and Wellness.

Physical Demands:

• Working with hazardous materials, lifting heavy objects.

Organization

For 100 years Murray State University has served students from the region, the nation and the world. Founded in 1922, the University has grown from an enrollment of 202 students to 9,500 today. Murray State blends educational opportunities found at research institutions with collaborative interactions among students, faculty and staff found at smaller universities. Students receive personalized attention from supportive faculty and staff as the University offers a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

Murray State University places our highest priority on student learning and excellent teaching, blending the range of educational opportunities often experienced at research institutions with the nurturing student-teacher interactions usually found at smaller universities. Murray State embraces diversity in the workplace and values attracting, developing and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. The University endeavors to create and promote a culturally diverse community to be accepting of and sensitive to diversity in its many varied forms. Murray State has been continuously accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) since 1928.

Recent Accolades:

• U.S. News & World Report (32 consecutive years as a top-tier university) and top 10 in south region for Top Public Schools, Best Value and Best College for Veterans
• Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck
• G.I. Jobs Military Friendly School
• Forbes Best Employers List

Located in the west Kentucky region, Murray State is a public, comprehensive University with four colleges (business; science, engineering and technology; humanities and fine arts; education and human services)– and two schools (agriculture; nursing and health professions). The University's 236-acre main campus is located in Murray, Kentucky and offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, professional instruction, as well as continuing education programs. Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, as well as many other benefit offerings.

The city of Murray, located in Calloway County, offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis.