Coordinator, Aquatics & Facility Operations
Reno
Saturday, 25 April 2026
The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking a Coordinator, Aquatics & Facility Operations within Fitness and Recreational Sports (FRS). This position provides operational leadership and oversees the day-to-day management of the Lombardi Recreation Center’s aquatic facilities, programs, and student staff, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and well-maintained environment for the campus community. The Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of aquatic operations, including compliance with state regulations, risk management, staffing, and facility maintenance. In addition, this role contributes to program development, instruction, scheduling, and fiscal oversight for the Lombardi Recreation Pool and adjacent FRS spaces. This position plays a key role in student development through the recruitment, training, and supervision of lifeguards and head lifeguards. The Coordinator also supports academic courses, fosters community partnerships, and collaborates with campus departments to maximize utilization of FRS facilities. This role reports directly to the Director of Fitness and Recreational Sports. Required Qualifications. Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years of related work experience OR - Master’s Degree and one (1) year of related work experience. Related Experience: Facility management and operations. Teaching exercise classes Required Certifications. Lifeguard Instructor Certification. CPR/ AED, First Aid. Pool and Spa Operator Certification. Schedule or Travel Requirements. Variable work schedule Compensation Grade. Administrative Faculty – B (this position pays up to $60,000 annually) To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience. Remarkable Retirement. Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada. Perks of Working at UNR Employees. Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance. Generous annual, sick leave, long term disability and life insurance – Faculty Benefits. E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options. E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center. Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to Wolf. Card holders. Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues. Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate. No state income tax! Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees. The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Grants-in-Aid Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program.