Director, Aquatics Center

Position Details Position Information Requisition Number S3859P Home Org Name Athletic Facilities Division Name Director Intercollegiate Athletics Position Title Director, Aquatics Center Job Class Code BA24 Appointment Status Full-time Limited Term No Job Summary

Dive into an exciting leadership opportunity with Auburn Athletics! We're seeking a dynamic Director for our Aquatics Center, who will oversee the operations, maintenance, and programming of our state-of-the-art facilities.

This role is essential in ensuring our center continues to support top-tier competitive, educational, and recreational swimming and diving events.

If you're passionate about aquatic sports and facility management, we invite you to apply today!

Essential Functions

• Ensures optimum utilization of the facility and the best level of customer service for users. Collaborates with user groups, Intercollegiate Athletics, Academics, and others to establish schedules, set levels of support, and establish policies and procedures.
• Exercises decision-making authority to interpret and enforce University policies related to priorities, customer service levels, and scheduling.

Serves as the primary individual accountable for the facility's overall performance and public image.

Works closely with Auburn University Swimming & Diving coaches and other Athletic Department staff to coordinate event day activities.

Organizes staffing for all events to ensure the University's image is positively projected.

Attracts, promotes, and organizes events, programs, and daily facility usage. Works with Auburn Opelika (AO) Tourism, SEC, NCAA, and Aquatics Organizations representatives to explore potential hosting opportunities.

Maintains the facility's website and social media accounts, provides customer service to users, and ensures accurate accounting and collection of facility and rental fees.

• Supervises a staff of administrative, technical, maintenance, and student personnel by selecting, training, motivating, and evaluating to ensure the highest quality service and safety for users.
• Manages financial aspects of the facility, including chargeable labor, materials, and services. Prepares budget recommendations and oversees budget execution, determining priorities for fund expenditures.
• Collaborates with other campus departments to execute contracts, events, facility projects, and student programming.
• Complies with all applicable National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Southeastern Conference (SEC) regulations in the performance of job duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 5 years of experience in facilities maintenance

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

• Knowledge of facilities operations and maintenance to include buildings and sports venues.
• Knowledge of aquatic facilities management, operations, and maintenance.
• Working knowledge of Hy-Tek Meet Manager, DiveMeets, and Colorado Timing Systems.
• Knowledge of marketing and promotional practices.
• Working knowledge of Innosoft Fusion Software.

Minimum License and Certifications

• Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
• American Red Cross Lifeguard and Lifeguard Instructor (or equivalent)

Desired Qualifications

• Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO);
• American Red Cross Instructor Trainer (or equivalent)

Posting Detail Information Salary Range $48,100-$81,800 Job Category Athletics Support City position is located in : Auburn State position is located : Alabama Posting Date 08 / 13 / 2024 EEO Statement Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment.

Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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