Student Programs Coordinator- Campus Recreation

• Job Identification 41581
• Job Category Academic
• Posting Date 09/16/2025, 09:09 AM
• Apply Before
  10/07/2025, 09:09 AM
• Degree Level Bachelor’s Degree
• Locations 140 7th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33701, US
• Hiring Salary 44,000- 51,000
• Essential Personnel No

Job Description

Reporting to
the Associate Director of Campus Recreation, the Aquatics and Facility Coordinator support the daily operations of the Edge and Aquatics
areas within Campus Recreation by ensuring safe, sustainable, and inclusive environments for students, staff, and external partners. This
role oversees aquatics programming, facility reservations, staff development, and risk management initiatives. Responsibilities include
supervising student staff, assisting with pool maintenance and water quality, managing safety certifications, and supporting financial and
operational planning for facility use and events.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Aquatics Management
  Responsibilities include designing and delivering safety certification courses such as CPR,
  AED, First Aid, Lifeguarding, and Swim Lessons. The coordinator evaluates program offerings regularly, incorporating participant feedback
  and aligning with industry standards to ensure quality and relevance. This role also involves developing and enforcing facility policies and
  procedures to maintain a safe and efficient environment. Additionally, the coordinator assists with routine pool and facility maintenance,
  monitors and adjusts water quality parameters such as chemistry, temperature, and cleanliness, and works closely with partners to coordinate
  necessary repairs.
• Facility Management
  Responsibilities include assisting with facility and equipment
  reservations for both internal and external groups, ensuring efficient scheduling and space utilization. The coordinator supports the
  management of scheduling software and related technologies to streamline operations. Additionally, they lead and promote facility-based
  programs and sustainable initiatives, such as the Bike Checkout Program. The role also involves tracking and reporting data related to
  facility usage, program attendance, and revenue to inform strategic planning and resource allocation.
• Staff
  Development
  Responsibilities include staff management, with a primary focus on lifeguards, aquatics personnel, and student
  employees supporting Edge operations and events. The coordinator actively recruits, hires, and trains staff to ensure they are well-prepared
  to deliver safe, high-quality services. This role also involves creating and maintaining staff schedules that align with program and
  facility needs, while providing ongoing supervision, support, and performance evaluations. Through consistent coaching and feedback, the
  coordinator fosters a positive and professional work environment that promotes student development, accountability, and leadership
  growth.
• Risk Management
  Responsibilities include overseeing safety protocols for both daily operations and
  special events to ensure a secure environment for all participants. The coordinator manages employee certification records, ensuring that
  all staff are up to date with required training and in compliance with established standards. This role also involves conducting audits and
  maintaining accurate documentation related to certifications. Additionally, the coordinator develops and enforces operational policies and
  procedures to promote consistent and safe facility usage across all programs and activities.
• Financial
  Oversight
  Responsibilities include assisting with budget planning, processing external rental invoices, and managing payments in
  collaboration with the Assistant Director. This support ensures accurate financial tracking and helps maintain efficient and transparent
  fiscal operations within the department.

About Us

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000
employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a
talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF’s rich academic environment, which fosters their
development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12
public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee
and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF

The
University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in
Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the
best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the
highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of
universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing
U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more
than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level
2 criminal background check.

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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

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