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Aquatics Coordinator, Recreation and Intramural Services

Position Information

Position Title: Aquatics Coordinator, Recreation and Intramural Services
Department: R and I Aquatics
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/58456
Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

• Assist the Aquatics Director in the management and operations of the North Campus Aquatic facility.
• Management and operations of recreational activities at the South Campus swimming pool
• Assist the Director of Risk Management in the operations of the Universities CPR/AED and First Aid Training Center.
• Teach approximately 6-9 hours per week within Aquatics, CPR/AED, First Aid, and/or other non credit bearing courses within accreditation/certification.
• Assist in the development and implementation of instructional programs, including the management of the Learn-to-Swim program.
• Coordination of the hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of all student support staff within the aquatics program.
• Coordinate work schedules of aquatics staff utilizing NYS health department codes and University guidelines for athletics teams, recreation, contractual rental groups, and special events.
• Manage student assistant timesheets in a timely and accurate manner so employees are paid on time for work performed.
• Oversee staff training sessions and assist with detailed aquatics and other risk management procedures for the department.
• Maintain both campus aquatic facilities to comply with NYS and Erie Co. Health department regulations, as well as University Environmental Health and Safety
• Assist in the coordination of day-to-day custodial efforts of the aquatics area and maintenance of the aquatics equipment.
• Communicate with supervisor dealing with purchasing and budget expenditures
• Assist in the operations and management of recreation and athletics events.
• Develop technical proficiency in: Hytek Meet and Team Manager, Colorado Timing System, and Show Control System Software

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills required.
• Must be available to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification.
• Current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification.
• Be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs. or 22.68 kg.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Salary Range
$41,628

Special Instructions Summary

Is a background check required for this posting?
Yes

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Heather Cooper
Contact's Pronouns: She/her/hers
Contact's Title: Associate Athletic Director for Human Resources
Contact's Email: hrgibbs@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-645-3842

Posting Dates

Posted: 08/11/2025
Deadline for Applicants:
Date to be filled: 09/09/2025