Aquatics Coordinator
Listed on 2026-03-07
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Sports/Fitness/Wellness
Recreation & Leisure, Health / Fitness / Gym / Pilates -
Education / Teaching
Position Details
Department: Campus Recreation-318601
Career Area: Student Services
Position Type: Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title: University Program Specialist - Contributing (Aquatics Coordinator)
Salary Grade Equivalent: NC10 / GN07
Salary Range: $45,000 - $50,000
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Hours per week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm (occasional evening and weekend work)
Be a Tar Heel!A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Purpose of Organizational Unit
Campus Recreation provides a diverse and intentional recreational program in a safe, and accessible environment which enhances the social, mental, and physical well-being of the entire University community. With this mission as the focus, Campus Recreation maintains several facilities around campus to help students stay active. In addition to the Rams Head Recreation Center and the Student Recreation Center, there is an indoor and outdoor pool, a number of outdoor courts for tennis, basketball, volleyball and paddle tennis, and lighted fields for sport club practices/matches and team intramural sports.
Students have about 50 sport clubs and more than 40 intramural sports for men’s, women’s, and co-rec teams. Campus Recreation has a unique dual reporting structure in which it reports to both Student Affairs and the Department of Exercise and Sport Science via the Campus Recreation Administrative Board.
The UNC Aquatics Coordinator will provide leadership and advisement to a diverse and comprehensive Aquatics program that offers approximately 30 programs serving more than 3,000 participants annually. The Coordinator will actively supervise and mentor student employees to create a safe, and accessible recreational environment for the University community. The primary purpose of the position is to develop, direct, and foster an aquatics-based learning environment and to oversee and administer Aquatics programs through direct interaction with students to enhance their academic and learning experience outside of the classroom setting.
The position manages UNC Aquatics student employees, creates leadership development opportunities, maintains and updates records, policies, procedures, and provides facility, risk, and event management support to Campus Recreation. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Aquatics for Campus Recreation.
Current Water Safety Instructor Trainer certification or ability to acquire.
Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsBachelor’s degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Management Preferences- Excellent communication skills
- Experience in a collegiate setting directly supervising student employees
- Excellent customer service skills
- Lifeguard Instructor Trainer certification preferred
- Lifeguard, First Aid/CPR/AED certification or ability to acquire upon hire preferred
Weekend and evening work required.
Campus Security Authority ResponsibilitiesThis position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.
Pay Band InformationTo learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.
Special InstructionsPlease note that a cover letter, CV, and a list of references are required to apply to this position.
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