Aquatics and Safety Coordinator
Boise State University Campus Recreation
Boise, ID · Posted November 9, 2026
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About the job
Boise, Idaho, Department Overview: If building an engaged Boise State community through aquatic programming and safety education excites you, the Aquatics and Safety Coordinator position could be the opportunity for you! The Aquatics and Safety Coordinator leads the day-to-day operations of the Aquatic Complex, recruits, trains, and supervises student staff staff; oversees pool operations; and coordinates CPR, First Aid, AED, and lifeguard training. Working closely with the Associate Director of Facilities and Operations, the Coordinator also supports budgeting, purchasing, policy implementation, and risk management. Through collaboration across Student Affairs and the university, this position helps create safe, welcoming recreation experiences for the Boise State community. Job Summary/Basic Function: The Aquatics and Safety Coordinator is responsible for the daily management and supervision of the Aquatic Complex, aquatic programming, and safety education. Additionally, the Coordinator will assist the Associate Director of Facilities and Operations with budgeting, purchasing, policy implementation, and program safety and risk management protocols. This position will report directly to the Associate Director of Facilities and Operations. Level Scope: Fully competent and productive professional contributor who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity. Works independently with general supervision; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. May provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and/or support employees. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Sport Management, Athletic Administration, or related field.
Experience in similar type of work: 1 year or 2 years as a Graduate Assistant Experience in same type of work: 1 year or 2 years as a Graduate Assistant
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Recreation, Sport Management, Athletic Administration, Business Administration, Kinesiology, or related field Direct personnel management experience of student employee teams: recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, and coaching Budget development and budget management experience Two years of work experience in aquatic operations and programming in a commercial aquatics center. Experience managing a robust swim instruction program for various skill levels. Experience developing/delivering presentation content/materials; writing reports, proposals, professional correspondence, manuals, etc. Experience working with a recreation-based membership management software application platform (Innosoft Fusion preferred) Experience with facility management software (Connect 2 Concepts preferred) Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) certifications Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Trainer (LGIT) certification Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operation (AFO) certification or direct experience to acquire Engagement in NIRSA, AOAP, or other recreation professional associations Experience with programming and service delivery for a variety of stakeholder groups. Salary for this role starts at $50,065.60 and depends upon experience