Coordinator of Aquatic Staff & Operations

Campus / College Information :

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Position Summary / Purpose of Position : Supervise, train, and develop lifeguard student staff. Support the management of aquatic operations and events for 2 indoor pools and 2 outdoor pools.

Teach assigned courses within and outside of the department. Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks : Minimum Qualifications : Education :

Bachelor’s degree.

Experience :

At least two (2) years of experience working in a collegiate or community recreation aquatic environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Demonstrated training and teaching skills.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through programming, mentoring, or training.

Preferences : Preferences :

• Master’s degree.
• Possess current American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Trainer (LGIT) certification.
• Experience with aquatic events.

Additional Certifications : Certifications :

• Possess and maintain current American Red Cross Lifeguard (LG).
• Possess and maintain current American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) Certification.
• Possess and maintain current PHTA CPO / NRPA AFO Certification.

Additional Information : This position has a major responsibility to supervise, train, and develop lifeguard student staff (60%), support the management of aquatic operations and events for 2 indoor pools and 2 outdoor pools (20%), teach assigned courses within and outside of the department (10%), and other related duties (10%).

Some evening and weekend work required.Full-time professional exempt staff position with full benefits. Benefits include but are not limited to : 22 days annual leave, 14 paid holidays, 3 days personal leave, 15 days sick leave;

University contributions to health insurance and retirement plans; tuition remission.Salary Range : $65,000 $69,000. Job Risks Occupational Related Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Physical Demands Physical Demands :

• Ability to work outdoors to open, manage, and close the outdoor pools.
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and / or negotiable amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, like packing and transporting equipment.
• Other work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
• Ability to travel around campus for meetings and to attend to duties.
• Some weekend and evening work will be required.
30+ days ago