Director of Aquatic Center| Full Time | Greensboro Aquatic Center

Director of Aquatic Center| Full-Time | Greensboro Aquatic Center in Greensboro, North Carolina | Careers at Greensboro Coliseum Complex

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Director of Aquatic Center| Full-Time | Greensboro Aquatic Center

Location US-NC-Greensboro

Job Post Information* : Posted Date 5 hours ago(10/13/2026 4:33 PM)

Job ID 2026-35322

Location Name Greensboro Coliseum Complex

Category Operations

Type Regular Full-Time

Location : Location US-NC-Greensboro

Job Post Information* : External Company Name Oak View Group

Job Post Information* : External Company URL https://www.oakviewgroup.com/

Location : Postal Code 27403

Location : Address 1921 West Gate Blvd

Job Post Information* : Post End Date 12/31/2026

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Position Summary

The Director of Aquatic Center provides executive leadership and strategic direction for the Greensboro Aquatic Center and related aquatic facilities and operations within the Greensboro Complex. The Director of Aquatic Center is responsible for overall facility operations, financial performance, staff development, programming, risk management, capital planning, community partnerships, and long-term growth. The Greensboro Aquatic Center Director will lead a large, complex aquatic operation and will represent the organization with senior leadership, governing boards, sponsors, community partners, and regional and national aquatic organizations.

This role will pay an annual salary of $135,000.00 - $150,000.00 and is bonus eligible.

Benefits for Full-Time Roles: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays)

This position will remain open until December 31, 2026.

About the Venue

Since its grand opening in 2011, the Greensboro Aquatic Center (GAC) has emerged as one of the top aquatic facilities in the nation. A state-of-the-art facility featuring cutting-edge concepts in aquatic design, the GAC is located on the campus of the Greensboro Coliseum Complex, the premier sports and entertainment facility in the Southeast. Built at a cost of nearly $19 million, the GAC brings together all major aquatic sports-competitive swimming and diving, water polo, synchronized swimming, and other unique sports-all in one venue. The GAC's versatility offers Greensboro the opportunity to host high school and collegiate events, USA Swimming meets, U.S. Masters Swimming, and U.S. Water Polo events as well as myriad local, regional, national, and international competitions. The GAC's impressive national swim meet resume includes numerous NCAA, ACC, YMCA, and USA Diving competitions. According to the Greensboro Convention & Visitors Bureau, the estimated economic impact of GAC events exceeds $224 million

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for multiple pools, buildings, programs, events, and operations.
• Develop and implement 3-5 year strategic plans for facility growth, programming, financial performance, staffing, and capital improvements.
• Direct, lead, and develop Aquatic Center managers and all full-time and part-time staff, including recruitment, performance management, professional development, succession planning, and employee retention.
• Oversee multi-million-dollar operating budgets, including revenue generation, expense management, forecasting, and financial performance.
• Direct and lead planning and implementation of major capital improvements, facility expansions, renovations, and development or opening of new facilities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with sponsors, universities, government agencies, tourism organizations, nonprofits, and national aquatic organizations.
• Oversee major aquatic events, competitions, training programs, and facility partnerships, including development of bids, contracts, financial projections, and economic impact opportunities.
• Ensure the highest standards of risk management, safety, emergency preparedness, customer service, facility maintenance, and operational performance.
• Oversee the development and growth of aquatic programs, including competitive aquatics, learn-to-swim, adaptive aquatics, youth programs, and community outreach.
• Establish and monitor key performance measures for safety, employee engagement, customer satisfaction, participation, facility utilization, revenue, and expenses.
• Represent the organization at regional, national, and international aquatic industry meetings, conferences, and events.
• Prepare and present strategic plans, financial reports, capital improvement proposals, and operational updates to the General Manager, and community stakeholders.
• Establish, maintain, and promote strong public relations and a positive public image for the Greensboro Aquatic Center.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Sports Management, Business Administration, Aquatics, or a related field.
• 5-7+ years of progressive aquatics management experience, including significant responsibility for a large aquatic facility, multiple facilities, or a comparable complex operation.
• Demonstrated success progressing from Aquatics Manager or a comparable position into increasingly responsible leadership roles.
• Proven experience managing multiple facilities and/or multi-million-dollar operating and capital budgets.
• Demonstrated success in strategic planning, revenue growth, expense management, program growth, facility utilization, and operational performance.
• Demonstrated experience leading major capital projects, facility expansions, or development/opening of new facilities.
• Strong record of risk management, safety, employee development, retention, and organizational leadership.
• Strong communication, negotiation, financial management, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with senior executives, boards, elected officials, sponsors, community leaders, employees, coaches, and the public.
• Knowledge of aquatic facility operations, pool systems, water chemistry, safety equipment, timing systems, scoreboards, and related technology.
• Appropriate professional certifications or comparable credentials as needed to be a Director of Aquatics.
• Active participation in regional and national aquatic organizations and professional development is expected.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours associated with major events.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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