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Aquatics Coordinator
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Director of Wellness Operations and Recreation, the Aquatics Coordinator is responsible for the overall operation and general maintenance of the Wellness Center swimming pool. Responsibilities include compliance with applicable Fulton County health codes, industry laws, regulations and standards governing swimming pool maintenance, aquatic programming, and operations. This full‑time position performs duties to ensure a safe and efficient aquatic program at the Wellness Center Natatorium.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Performs administrative, supervisory, and professional work in the development, implementation, and marketing of aquatic programming and recreational services.
Operates independently and works diligently towards the goals outlined by Director of Wellness Operations.
Oversees scheduling of programming activities and monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of programs and activity participation.
Creates and implements initiatives and member‑led activities resulting in community engagement.
Effectively communicates community benefit and the impact of aquatics program for all stakeholders.
Manages assigned grants along with deliverables, tracking, and reporting.
Mitigates risk in all functions associated with aquatics, training, performance, safety checks, and daily operations.
Ensures that Risk Management procedures are followed and that all aquatic programs comply with the governing standards, all regulations, and other applicable standards.
Displays professional behavior to support goals, values, and protocols.
Promotes interest and provides information regarding aquatics activities to students, faculty, and staff.
Provides direct supervision of the lifeguards and water safety instructors as well as occasionally taking an active role as an instructor, lifeguard, and maintenance person when necessary.
Provides leadership and direction in the development of short and long‑range plans.
Coordinates, schedules, and maintains related records and statistics for programs and personnel at the swimming pool.
Develops, coordinates, and directs varied activities involved in a community recreation program.
Cleans and maintains the swimming pool, surrounding areas and related equipment on a regular basis; brushes and vacuums pools, hose down surrounding decks and backwash filters for water clarity; clears pool drains, gutters and deck drains, in compliance with applicable laws and departmental regulations.
Conducts daily inspections of pool water for proper chemical balances, bacteria levels and pH; conducts chemical tests of water; applies chemicals as appropriate to maintain proper pH and chemistry levels; assures safety of pool water; tests temperature of heated pool water.
Keeps pool facility areas in a clean and orderly condition to include signage, chairlifts, flooring, walls, and aquatics equipment space.
Operates a variety of hand and power tools used in pool maintenance; operates chemical testing equipment; operates ADA chairlifts.
Communicates with facility management personnel concerning pool repairs, coordinating times and resolving issues or concerns.
Monitors inventory levels and ensures proper storage and disposal of chemicals and other pool maintenance supplies; orders supplies as appropriate.
Maintains, analyzes, and submits pertinent records in respect to daily user counts, sanitary water conditions (chlorine and pH readings, etc.) and pool decks, back‑washing, incidents; rescues and assists emergency equipment and first aid supplies.
Reports the following to the Director of Wellness Operations, or a designated staff person:
Insufficient pool chemistry.
The presence of animals, vermin, or insects.
Need for cleaning supplies or equipment repair in advance of water leaks, and other maintenance needs.
All other health and safety hazards noticed.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in sports management, recreation management or related field required.
Three (3) or more years of related experience in aquatics recreational programming to include lifeguarding and instruction of swimming lessons.
Three (3) or more years of leadership and managerial experience in an aquatics/recreational role.
Strong customer service focus, communication, and time management skills.
Professional demeanor with the ability to interface with internal and external customers with diplomacy and tact.
Good oral and written communication skills; ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, technical procedures, and procedure manuals.
Basic level computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet).
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree.
Current Lifeguard certification.
Current Lifeguard Instructor certification.
Certifications, Licenses, Restrictions
Current Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification required.
Current Water Safety Instructor certification required.
Physical Demands The employee is regularly required to sit, walk, use hands to handle office supplies, operate computer and other office and pool equipment, talk, and hear. Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, occasionally required to stand, stoop, climb, taste and smell, and assist with lifting and/or moving up to 55 pounds. Vision abilities include adjusting focus.
Shift As needed
% Travel Required 1% - 25%
Full Time/Part Time Full‑time
Work Location This position requires onsite work and is not eligible for remote work.
FLSA Non‑Exempt
Number Of Vacancies 1
Posting Number SC0768P
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions To Applicants Must provide documentation/proof for the following credentials:
Current Lifeguard certification.
Current Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification.
Current Lifeguard Instructor certification.
Current Water Safety Instructor certification.
EEO Statement Spelman College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a smoke‑free campus.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Performs administrative, supervisory, and professional work in the development, implementation, and marketing of aquatic programming and recreational services.
Operates independently and works diligently towards the goals outlined by Director of Wellness Operations.
Oversees scheduling of programming activities and monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of programs and activity participation.
Creates and implements initiatives and member‑led activities resulting in community engagement.
Effectively communicates community benefit and the impact of aquatics program for all stakeholders.
Manages assigned grants along with deliverables, tracking, and reporting.
Mitigates risk in all functions associated with aquatics, training, performance, safety checks, and daily operations.
Ensures that Risk Management procedures are followed and that all aquatic programs comply with the governing standards, all regulations, and other applicable standards.
Displays professional behavior to support goals, values, and protocols.
Promotes interest and provides information regarding aquatics activities to students, faculty, and staff.
Provides direct supervision of the lifeguards and water safety instructors as well as occasionally taking an active role as an instructor, lifeguard, and maintenance person when necessary.
Provides leadership and direction in the development of short and long‑range plans.
Coordinates, schedules, and maintains related records and statistics for programs and personnel at the swimming pool.
Develops, coordinates, and directs varied activities involved in a community recreation program.
Cleans and maintains the swimming pool, surrounding areas and related equipment on a regular basis; brushes and vacuums pools, hose down surrounding decks and backwash filters for water clarity; clears pool drains, gutters and deck drains, in compliance with applicable laws and departmental regulations.
Conducts daily inspections of pool water for proper chemical balances, bacteria levels and pH; conducts chemical tests of water; applies chemicals as appropriate to maintain proper pH and chemistry levels; assures safety of pool water; tests temperature of heated pool water.
Keeps pool facility areas in a clean and orderly condition to include signage, chairlifts, flooring, walls, and aquatics equipment space.
Operates a variety of hand and power tools used in pool maintenance; operates chemical testing equipment; operates ADA chairlifts.
Communicates with facility management personnel concerning pool repairs, coordinating times and resolving issues or concerns.
Monitors inventory levels and ensures proper storage and disposal of chemicals and other pool maintenance supplies; orders supplies as appropriate.
Maintains, analyzes, and submits pertinent records in respect to daily user counts, sanitary water conditions (chlorine and pH readings, etc.) and pool decks, back‑washing, incidents; rescues and assists emergency equipment and first aid supplies.
Reports the following to the Director of Wellness Operations, or a designated staff person:
Insufficient pool chemistry.
The presence of animals, vermin, or insects.
Need for cleaning supplies or equipment repair in advance of water leaks, and other maintenance needs.
All other health and safety hazards noticed.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in sports management, recreation management or related field required.
Three (3) or more years of related experience in aquatics recreational programming to include lifeguarding and instruction of swimming lessons.
Three (3) or more years of leadership and managerial experience in an aquatics/recreational role.
Strong customer service focus, communication, and time management skills.
Professional demeanor with the ability to interface with internal and external customers with diplomacy and tact.
Good oral and written communication skills; ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, technical procedures, and procedure manuals.
Basic level computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet).
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree.
Current Lifeguard certification.
Current Lifeguard Instructor certification.
Certifications, Licenses, Restrictions
Current Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification required.
Current Water Safety Instructor certification required.
Physical Demands The employee is regularly required to sit, walk, use hands to handle office supplies, operate computer and other office and pool equipment, talk, and hear. Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, occasionally required to stand, stoop, climb, taste and smell, and assist with lifting and/or moving up to 55 pounds. Vision abilities include adjusting focus.
Shift As needed
% Travel Required 1% - 25%
Full Time/Part Time Full‑time
Work Location This position requires onsite work and is not eligible for remote work.
FLSA Non‑Exempt
Number Of Vacancies 1
Posting Number SC0768P
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions To Applicants Must provide documentation/proof for the following credentials:
Current Lifeguard certification.
Current Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification.
Current Lifeguard Instructor certification.
Current Water Safety Instructor certification.
EEO Statement Spelman College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a smoke‑free campus.
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