Aquatics Coordinator, Wildcat Recreation Center

• Location 400 W 1st St, BMU 219,Chico, CA, 95929,United States
• Base Pay $23.5 - $27.00 / Hour
• Other Compensation Full benefits including CalPERS retirement, WREC and Well access, employee discount, paid time off for school and elective activities and much more!
• Job Category Full-time
• Employee Type Full-Time Non-Exempt
• Manage Others Yes

The Associated Students of CSU, Chico is recruiting for Aquatics Coordinator at the Wildcat Recreation Center (WREC). This is a full-time, full-year (2080 hours), non-exempt position. The pay range for this position is $23.50 to $27.00/hr ; new hires typically start at the beginning of the range. The anticipated schedule is Monday through Friday 10:00am - 7:00pm with some flexibility of times.

Occasional weekends. The schedule is subject to change based on operational needs.

Associated Students offers excellent benefits to include medical, dental and vision insurance with a generous employer contribution toward the cost. Basic life, AD&D, and long term disability are fully employer paid. Retirement is offered through CalPERS. An employee contribution to this defined benefit plan is required in addition to a significant employer contribution.

The Associated Students (AS) is a campus auxiliary organization serving thousands of students, faculty, staff, and community members. With an annual operating budget exceeding $21 million, the AS manages residential and retail dining services, the Bell Memorial Union, the Wildcat Recreation Center (WREC), and the Wildcat Store contract. The AS also provides a wide range of student‑focused programs and services, including CAVE (Community Action Volunteers in Education), the Child Development Lab, Adventure Outings, Sustainability initiatives, and student government.

The organization employs more than 125 career staff and over 450 student employees annually.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with Associated Students. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current Associated Students employees who apply for the position.

In support of campus‑wide efforts, the AS is committed to recruiting and hiring candidates who demonstrate and embrace our corporate values and strategic priorities. We take a culturally‑informed approach to all our processes related to employee relationships. We provide timely and intentional opportunities to increase our commitment to inclusivity within the Associated Students and actively support University‑wide diversity initiatives. Successful candidates are those of variable abilities who will work to advance policies and practices that will strengthen our organizational culture.

To be considered, you must submit an application in full and attach a resume and cover letter.

AQUATICS COORDINATOR

WILDCAT RECREATION CENTER (WREC)

Under administrative direction, coordinate the WREC aquatics program including, but not limited to, student staff supervision, program development, risk management assessment and implementation, safety classes and training. The Aquatics Coordinator is also responsible for performing and/or securing the appropriate maintenance, repair, and upkeep of the pool (including chemicals), associated equipment, and pool deck.

• Coordinate the recruitment, selection, training, scheduling, supervision and evaluation of lifeguards and other aquatics program staff.
• Train staff as needed. This includes lifeguard monthly in‑service curriculum and verbal or physical audits. Maintain documentation as required.
• Develop a safety program for both campus community and WREC staff. Classes to include, but not limited to, CPR, AED, First Aid, Lifeguarding, and swim lessons. Regularly evaluate program needs in consideration of customer feedback and industry trends.
• Develop aquatic programming to include, but not limited to, competitive special events, social events, Wildcat Welcome Week activities, events supporting other WREC and campus programming, and collaborations with University Housing, Adventure…