Coordinator, Aquatics & Facility Operations

Nevada System of Higher Education • Reno, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is seeking a Coordinator, Aquatics & Facility Operations within Fitness and Recreational Sports (FRS). This position provides operational leadership and oversees the day-to-day management of the Lombardi Recreation Center’s aquatic facilities, programs, and student staff, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and well-maintained environment for the campus community. The Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of aquatic operations, including compliance with state regulations, risk management, staffing, and facility maintenance. In addition, this role contributes to program development, instruction, scheduling, and fiscal oversight for the Lombardi Recreation Pool and adjacent FRS spaces. This position plays a key role in student development through the recruitment, training, and supervision of lifeguards and head lifeguards. The Coordinator also supports academic courses, fosters community partnerships, and collaborates with campus departments to maximize utilization of FRS facilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years of related work experience OR Master’s Degree and one (1) year of related work experience.
• Facility management and operations
• Teaching exercise classes
• Lifeguard Instructor Certification
• CPR/AED, First Aid
• Pool and Spa Operator Certification

Responsibilities

• Oversees the day-to-day management of the Lombardi Recreation Center’s aquatic facilities, programs, and student staff.
• Ensures a safe, inclusive, and well-maintained environment for the campus community.
• Responsible for all aspects of aquatic operations, including compliance with state regulations, risk management, staffing, and facility maintenance.
• Contributes to program development, instruction, scheduling, and fiscal oversight for the Lombardi Recreation Pool and adjacent FRS spaces.
• Plays a key role in student development through the recruitment, training, and supervision of lifeguards and head lifeguards.
• Supports academic courses, fosters community partnerships, and collaborates with campus departments to maximize utilization of FRS facilities.

Benefits

• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Generous annual, sick leave, long term disability and life insurance
• E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options.
• Local business discounts to WolfCard holders
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
• No state income tax!
• Reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents (up to six credits per semester for faculty, unlimited for eligible dependents).
• Dual Career Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees