Director, Aquatic Facilities Athletics Facilities

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JOB TITLE:

Aquatics Facility Director

JOB PURPOSE:

The Director of Aquatic Facilities is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation maintenance and administration of the University of Wyoming Aquatic Center and all Athletic Department aquatic and therapy pools. This position ensures the highest standards of water quality health safety and regulatory compliance while supporting athletic academic and recreational programming.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with the University of Wyoming Swimming and Diving coaching staff and the Director of Campus Recreation (or designee) to schedule and coordinate Aquatic Center facility usage.
• Coordinate approved facility usage with community and external organizations ensuring all required documentation (including facility use agreements and approvals) is properly completed and maintained.
• Coordinate and manage all Aquatic Center swimming and diving competitions meets and related events.
• Oversee the recruitment hiring training scheduling certification and performance evaluation of applicable staff including lifeguards meet management personnel and support staff.
• Oversee the maintenance and operation of all aquatic facilities including the Aquatic Center and therapy pools ensuring proper water chemistry climate control cleanliness and equipment functionality.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable water quality environmental health and safety standards; maintain compliance with all local state and national regulations; and ensure all required operational certifications are current.
• Develop maintain and review records related to facility operations and usage; monitor and manage inventories of aquatic equipment supplies and chemicals.
• Maintain required professional certifications including Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Lifeguard Instructor and CPR/AED/First Aid and participate in continuing education to remain current.
• Participate in and instruct aquatic safety and certification training programs as needed.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of and comply with all applicable University conference and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned or directed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education:Bachelors degree
• Experience:At least 3 yearsof experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Certification:
• Certification/Licensure American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification
• American Red Cross Professional Rescuer CPR/AED Instructor Certification
• National Swimming Pool Foundation Certified Pool Operator Certification
• Valid drivers license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in a collegiate setting.
• Experience with coordinating/managing USA Swimming and/or collegiate swimming and diving competitions/meets/etc.
• Experience utilizing (e.g. set-up breakdown troubleshooting etc.) Colorado Timing Systems.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume or C.V.
3. Contact information for four work-related references (references will only be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position).

This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 02/04/2026 will receive full consideration.

WORK LOCATION:

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship for H-1B work authorization or work visa is not available for this position.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected compliancewith the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position please contact us at or email.

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