As part of the Student Affairs Wellness team, Campus Recreation promotes the overall health and wellness of our entire community providing inclusive wellness, fitness, and recreation opportunities. The Campus Recreation team recently for opened a new 9-story, 270,000 square foot recreation and wellness center, the Aquatics Coordinator will directly contribute to and support the ongoing development and operation of the new facility. In this role, they will reflect the diverse needs, interests, and desires of the Pitt community through core responsibilities which include student staff leadership, supervision, and development; aquatics facility operations and management; aquatics facility scheduling and event management and logistics; and developing and leading aquatics programs. This position works a varied on-campus schedule, an assortment of hours and days, to ensure a superior participant and student employee experience.

Required and Preferred Qualifications:

This position requires baccalaureate credentials and/or equivalent education and independent experience. Minimum 3 years’ experience managing aquatics facility and/or coordinating aquatics programming preferably in collegiate recreation, community, or sports facilities. Master’s degree preferred. Graduating graduate assistants are encouraged to apply.

Also requires current Lifeguard certification and First Aid/ CPR/ AED certification. Preferred certifications: Lifeguard Trainer, First Aid/ CPR/ AED Trainer, Lifeguard Instructor Trainer (LGIT), Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) or Certified Pool Operator (CPO), Water Safety Instructor (WSI).

Applicants must apply through the University of Pittsburgh Talent Center. Applications will not be accepted through the Bluefish jobs portal.

Screening of applicants will begin week of April 27 and continue until filled.

 The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

About University of Pittsburgh - Campus Recreation

Founded in 1787, University of Pittsburgh is one of the country’s oldest and most prestigious institutions of higher education. At Pitt, we’re focused on the impact and the relentless pursuit of change, for good. As a top-ranked, public institution in Pennsylvania with our discoveries, we are recognized as one of the most innovative universities in the world. We invent the paths of the future and forge ahead. Campus Recreation, as part of the Division of Student Affairs, strives to provide students with experience, learning, and growth opportunities cultivating an environment that is vibrant, challenging, nurturing, and inclusive. Our new Campus Recreation and Wellness Center, scheduled for opening fall 2025, will be a transformative space in the heart of campus serving as the intersection of well-being for the Pitt community. This new facility includes elements of Student Health Services and University Counseling Center as well as Campus Recreation supporting wellness for the Pitt community. As part of this transformation, Campus Recreation is expanding services and operations with exciting career opportunities as we grow our team.

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