Program Coordinator of Sports and Aquatics

Program Coordinator of Sports and Aquatics

Campus : Polytechnic

Program Coordinator

Job Description

Being a part of Sun Devil Fitness and Wellness at ASU as Program Coordinator for Sports and Aquatics / Safety Education means uniquely engaging in our mission of building an ASU student community which embraces physical, mental, spiritual, and social well-being of self and others as a hallmark of the Sun Devil Experience.

We do this through skill building, community building, and healthfulness. Guided by its charter, Arizona State University is committed to inclusion and student success.

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The Program Coordinator for Sports and Aquatics / Safety Education serves as a central member of the team and is primarily located at the Sun Devil Fitness Complex- Downtown Phoenix Campus or Polytechnic Campus.

This position is responsible for developing student employees into student leaders through ongoing training, assessment, and development of student staff.

The Program Coordinator for Sports and Aquatics / Safety Education works in a team setting to deliver world-class programs and services across ASUs Downtown Phoenix or Polytechnic Campus.

There are many opportunities within Educational Outreach and Student Services (EOSS); roles shift and evolve to support the needs of the institution.

Therefore, it is important for this person to maintain a nimble approach to service. There are many growth opportunities, as well as the ability to be part of a service-oriented, student-focused, mission-driven team doing important work.

Whats in it for you :

Arizona State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes valuable employee benefits to enhance the total compensation of its staff.

This package includes : (Click here to explore options)

• Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one.
• Low-cost health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits available on day one.
• Retirement program designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement.
• Paid time for volunteer and professional development.
• Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings.
• Disability and leave program for income protection.
• Employee assistance for free and confidential behavioral health services.

Job Family

Business Operations

Department Name

Sun Devil Fitness Poly

Full-Time / Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

EDUC OUTRCH & STDT SVCS

Scope of Search

Open

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$50, per year

Close Date

16-May- is the initial close date. Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed each week until the job is closed

Category

Essential Duties

The Program Coordinator : Sports and Aquatics / Safety Education directs, develops, implements, and promotes sports activities, aquatics, and safety education programs for the ASU Polytechnic community.

General :

• Recruit, hire, train, mentor, and evaluate student leadership, intramural officials, lifeguards, swim instructors, and safety education instructors.
• Implement assessment and evaluation processes of current and new programs and services.
• Coordinate and assist with other university departments to host special event programs and functions.
• Attend scheduled meetings, orientations, and staff development workshops.
• Enforce program and facility policies correctly and consistently to ensure a high level of risk management is present in all programs and services.
• Provide excellent customer service at all times so that all who interact with SDFW programming feel as though they belong.
• Exhibit outstanding problem-solving skills by addressing unexpected issues with limited supervision.
• Perform other duties as specified by the Assistant Director and leadership staff.

Intramural Sports Program :

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the ASU Downtown Phoenix or Polytechnic intramural sports program.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and evaluate intramural sports officials and intramural leadership team.
• Create sport league schedules, tournament brackets, and special one-day event tournaments.
• Oversee the inventory, and maintenance of all equipment and apparel used for intramural sports.

Aquatics, Safety Education and Risk Management :

• Manage the recruitment, hiring, and evaluation process for student leaders, lifeguards and swim instructor staff.
• Coordinate the oversight and planning of the aquatics, safety education and risk management budget.
• Develop and implement aquatics programming including, swimming lessons, classes, special events and informal recreation.
• Implement Aquatic and Safety Education instructor training programs that emphasize instructor development, quality programs and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee the facilitation of staff emergency preparedness drills.
• Oversee accident reports and maintain semester log sheets. Analyze the data to help reduce injuries at the Sun Devil Fitness Complex.
• Maintain staff certification records and communicate with program area supervisors about deficiencies.

Days and Schedule : Monday Friday 8 : 00am 5 : 00pm; some weekend and evening required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in field appropriate to area of assignment AND two years administrative / coordinator program experience;

OR, Six years of progressively responsible administrative / coordinator program experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and / or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Evidence of a Master's degree in Higher Education, in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Sports Management, or related field and minimum one year of professional experience.
• Experience supervising, training, developing and evaluating student employees.
• Experience cultivating an inclusive, safe and diverse environment for student participants and staff.
• Evidence of sports programming experience or involvement
• Experience with Risk Management practices
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard, Lifeguard Instructor and / or Water Safety Instructor certifications
• Evidence of current Certification in Aquatic Facility Operations or Certified Pool Operator.

Working Environment

• Work in a fast-paced environment
• Sit or stand for prolonged periods of time
• Lift 35 pounds
• Communicate to perform essential duties

Department Statement

Educational Outreach and Student Services (EOSS) is committed to enrolling all qualified students at Arizona State University and assisting them in their academic success.

EOSS provides a broad range of services and support to students and prospective students ranging from outreach efforts with K-12 schools, orientation programs for new freshman, bridge programs to assist the transition to a university environment, and a wide variety of services, programs and activities for enrolled students.

EOSS has direct responsibility for multiple departments across four campuses, some of which include the Dean of Students, University Housing, Health Services, Counseling Services, Disability Resources, the Memorial Union, Upward Bound, and TRiO programs, Sun Devil Fitness, Student Government, Student Media, Career Services and others.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access.

This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves.

Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines.

ASU serves more than , students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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Employment Verification Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety / security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3 : 00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month / year format 6 / 88 to 8 / 94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE : What is the meaning of equivalent combination in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience.

For example, a four year Bachelors degree is equal to four years of experience.

Program Coordinator of Sports and Aquatics Arizona State University