Aquatics Director

Summary: Iona University seeks a dynamic and experienced Aquatics Director to oversee the daily operations, programming, and safety of our aquatics facilities. The Aquatics Director will manage the summer aquatics program, including lifeguard supervision, camp swim classes, and facility maintenance. This role is crucial to ensuring a safe, welcoming, and engaging aquatic environment for students, faculty, staff, and the broader university community.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leadership and Management: 

• Provide leadership for summer aquatics operations, including staffing, programming, and facility use.
• Supervise lifeguards, swim instructors, and other aquatics staff. o Implement pool policies and procedures to ensure a safe and efficient facility

 2. Safety and Compliance:

• Ensure all safety standards, including water quality and equipment maintenance, comply with state, local, and university regulations.
•  Develop and enforce emergency action plans and safety protocols.
• Maintain all certifications for the facility, including those required for staff.

3. Facility Management: 

• Oversee the daily operations and maintenance of the aquatics facility, including the pool, locker rooms, and equipmentt
•  Conduct regular inspections of the facility to identify maintenance needs.
• Coordinate with facilities management and external vendors for repairs.

4. Customer Service:

• Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for all facility users.
•  Address patron concerns and feedback in a professional and timely manner.

Qualifications:

• Required Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Sports Management, Exercise Science, or a related field.
•  Minimum of 3-5 years of experience managing aquatics programs and facilities.

 Required Certifications:

• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO).
• Current Lifeguard Certification and CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Water Safety Instructor (WSI) or Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) certification.
• Experience in higher education or campus recreation setting.

 Skills and Abilities: 

• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•  Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing needs.

Work Environment and Physical Demands: 

• Ability to work in a noisy environment with children and young adults for extended periods. •
• Frequent standing, walking, and swimming required. •
• Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds. Schedule and Availability:
•  Must be available to work Monday – Friday, excluding holidays, from 6/27/25 to 8/15/25 to accommodate facility operations and programming needs.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and copies of relevant certifications to kwinston@iona.edu or [Online Application Portal]. Iona University is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

About Iona University/EEO language

 Founded in 1940, Iona University is a master's-granting private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona's 45-acre New Rochelle campus and 28-acre Bronxville campus are just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. With a total enrollment of nearly 4,000 students and an alumni base of more than 50,000 around the world, Iona is a diverse community of learners and scholars dedicated to academic excellence and the values of justice, peace and service. Iona is highly accredited, offering undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science, nursing, and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science, and Master of Business Administration degrees and numerous advanced certificate programs. Iona students enjoy small class sizes, engaged professors and a wide array of academic programs across the School of Arts & Science; LaPenta School of Business; NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences; and Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Iona is widely recognized in prestigious rankings, including The Princeton Review’s 2024 national list of “The Best 389 Colleges” and The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse’s “2024 Best Colleges in America,” which ranked Iona at #66 in the nation overall and #8 in the nation among Catholic schools. Iona's LaPenta School of Business is also accredited AACSB International, a recognition awarded to just 6 percent of business schools worldwide.

Iona offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off. For more information on our benefits and working at Iona visit the Human Resources section of our website.

Iona University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all of our employees and does not tolerate discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an equal opportunity employer, Iona University encourages applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live, and in particular from historically underrepresented groups.