The Assistant Director of Aquatics is a member of the department's leadership team and manages and supports the day-to-day operations of the Aquatics Center and Panther Hall pool. The position will report directly to the Associate Director for Facilities Operations managing the day to day the day-to-day operations of aquatic facilities and programs.

• Manages and supports the day-to-day operations of the Aquatics Center and Panther Hall pool. Oversees pool operations and sanitation to ensure ongoing oversight of documentation and reporting with outside agencies (i.e., Department of Health).
• Develops a diverse aquatics program including recreational swimming, swim lessons, master's swimming, aquatic fitness, aquatics certification courses and other aquatics programming.
• Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises professional staff. Prepares and approves student and wage rate payroll.
• Plans and facilitates regular staff meetings and training sessions.
• Manages registration and Fusion submissions for all assigned programs.
• Leads the department's Red Cross Safety Instruction.
• Develops and maintains aquatics and CPR training manuals. Evaluates lifeguards and supports kayak operations.
• Recommends equipment purchases for assigned facilities and programs, ensuring compliance with department best practices and university policies.
• Collaborates with Reservations, Rentals and Youth Programs, Facilities & Operations and Membership and Outreach to effectively support operations.
• Communicates and supports department goals and objectives that align with the mission, vision, and values of the Division of Academic and Student Affairs.
• Assists in the development and implementation of all risk management plans and training for Campus Recreation. Ensures all facilities follow State and Federal statutes, industry standards and best practices.
• Assists in the development and ongoing review of facility guidelines to ensure a safe recreational environment.
• Assists in the development of assessment and evaluation tools to improve programs and services.
• Assists in the development and ongoing review of facility guidelines to ensure a safe recreational environment
• Provides ongoing feedback and recommendation for facility and program enhancement.
• Assists in the development and management of assigned budgets. Serves as a University card user for departmental transactions. Adheres to University credit card policies and procedures.
• Performs essential duties in any emergencies such as hurricanes, public health emergencies, and/or any other university emergency closing. The employee is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closing with appropriate notification of a department administrator.

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications". 

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment.  Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of experience in a related field; OR Master's degree and two (2) years of experience in a related field. Lifeguard Certification required. CPR/Standard First Aid Certification or must obtain certification within 45 days of employment.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in educational administration or recreation management.
• Certification as a Water Safety Instructor and Lifeguard Instructor through American Red Cross.
• Certified Pool Operator.
• Experience in recreation aquatics in the collegiate setting.
• Knowledge of basic safety and risk management practice and industry standards as it relates to Aquatics programming

About Florida International University

Florida International University is classified by Carnegie as a R1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity and recognized as a Carnegie engaged university. It is a public research university with colleges and schools that offers 196 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs in fields such as engineering, computer science, international relations, architecture, law and medicine. As one of South Florida’s anchor institutions, FIU contributes almost $9 billion each year to the local economy. FIU is Worlds Ahead in finding solutions to the most challenging problems of our time. FIU emphasizes research as a major component of its mission. FIU has awarded more than 220,000 degrees and enrolls more than 54,000 students in two campuses and three centers including FIU Downtown on Brickell, FIU@I-75, and the Miami Beach Urban Studios. FIU’s Medina Aquarius Program houses the Aquarius Reef Base, a unique underwater research facility in the Florida Keys. FIU also supports artistic and cultural engagement through its three museums: Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, the Wolfsonian-FIU, and the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU. FIU is a member of Conference USA and more than 400 student-athletes participating in 18 sports. For more information about FIU, visit http://www.fiu.edu/.

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