Career Opportunities

What can you do with an Aquatic Program Degree?

Aquatic: Director, Coordinator, Supervisor, Manager, Superintendent, Operations Director

Base wage range at Senior Colleges and Universities: $21,280- $42,687 annually. Range varies from Region to Region. WEST coast is highest; EAST coast is second with SOUTH CENTRAL being the lowest. Typically Park and Recreation Departments nationwide pay up to 15% more than the range listed for starting base.

• Assistant Recreation: Director, Administrator, Superintendent
• Instructor/Coach of Aquatics: Swim team, Dive team
• Beach Patrol/Marina: Director, Supervisor
• Operator of Athletic, Recreation, Fitness Facilities with aquatic venues
• Pool Operator
• Graduate Assistant in Aquatics-Can lead to an Instructor position at a College/University
• Aquatic Consultant
• Aquatic Facility: Construction Manager, Project Manager
• Professional Lifeguard
• Swimming Instructor
• Entrepreneur in Aquatics/Safety
• Scuba Instructor/Dive Shop Operator