Assistant Director of Aquatics and Safety Education

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Job Posting Title:

Assistant Director of Aquatics and Safety Education

   

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:

LSUAM AA - SA - H&WB - URec - Operations (Brad Wilson (00006568))

   

Work Location:

0102 Student Recreation Complex

   

Pay Grade:

Professional

   

Job Description:

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF AQUATICS AND SAFETY EDUCATION

Reporting to the Associate Director of Project Management and Facility Operations, the Assistant Director of Aquatics and Safety Education oversees the organization and administration of aquatic spaces, including supervision of aquatic staff, and management of pool equipment. This position plays a critical role in creating a positive experience for users in our aquatic areas. Playing an important role in the safety of users, they have the responsibility of coordinating all external American Red Cross classes taught to those that are offered to the University community.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE:

• Direct oversight of the UREC indoor and outdoor pools, and outdoor leisure river.
• Manage the Aquatic student supervisors and swim instructors.
• Supervises two coordinators. (one year-round and the other during the summer months)
• Guide and direct all reservations pertaining to our aquatic spaces per LSU policy.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERSHIP:

Building creative aquatic programming

Given the increased popularity of the outdoor pools, including the leisure river, this area has potential to be promoted as a destination area within UREC. The Assistant Director has an opportunity to develop intentional aquatic programming that highlights all UREC pools. This will require skills in aquatics programming and special consideration for promoting aquatics as an exciting wellness option to non-users.

Develop and promote Swim School

Building off the previous success of the summer swim school program, the Assistant Director will enhance the curriculum to attract new campers while meeting the needs of returning participants. There is an opportunity to measure swim school success while considering the needs of various levels in planning offerings.

ATTRIBUTES OF THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:

• Creative individual who appreciates traditional best practices in aquatics while advocating for change when necessary.
• Understands the importance of maintaining a safe and high-quality aquatics experience for our user.
• Can articulate and motivate student and professional staff of what it means to strive for excellence in their work.
• Able to communicate effectively across a variety of mediums and audiences.

ABOUT THE DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS PRIORITIES:

Three priorities guide our work in the Division of Student Affairs. Foremost, we maintain a commitment to quality which is rooted in the belief that LSU students deserve our best effort. Every interaction we have with students should communicate care, relevance, polish, and attention to detail. We work to ensure every space, place, and staff-to-student interaction communicates a sense of home to students. Finally, we design programs, services, events, and experiences with everyone in mind.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Quality Control (30%)

Ensures every aspect of the UREC aquatics program outputs including administrative tasks, implementation, and overall design exudes a high degree of quality. Sets quality as an expectation. Embraces and executes the marginal gains approach and seeks to improve all services, events, programs, and experiences in the department for continuous improvement every academic year.

Program Oversight (30%)

Responsible for executing operational strategy and oversight for the UREC aquatics program. Plans, organizes, administers, and follows through on all elements related to aquatic programming to include courses taught through the American Red Cross to those outside of UREC. Has oversight of expenditures for aquatic programs and services. Provides feedback regarding programs and experiences by utilizing UREC. Contributes to the work environment by developing and maintaining positive relationships that support a culture of teamwork and cooperation.

Leadership and Management (2